American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled December 19, 2007 · CPSC recall 08140 · American Honda Motor

Hazard

The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free repair. Registered owners will be mailed a direct notice.

Units

About 167,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recall involves Honda walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRB217HXA, HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The lawn mowers are dark gray with a red fan cover. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Models Serial Numbers HRB217HXA All HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA 1000001 - 1513628

What to do

Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free repair. Registered owners will be mailed a direct notice.

Contact

For additional information, contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com

Product

Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers

Manufacturer(s)

American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.

Retailers

Honda Lawn and Garden dealers and The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for between $760 and $900.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →