American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 29, 2010 · CPSC recall 11082 · American Honda

Hazard

The fuel tank joint and O-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 18,500

Incidents / injuries

Honda has received 90 reports of fuel either seeping or dripping. No fires have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Honda snowblowers with model numbers and frame serial numbers listed below. The snowblowers are red and black. The frame serial number is located on the rear of the machine just below the engine. The name Honda and the model number are located on the side of the front scoop. Model Frame Serial Number HS724 SZBE-1037913 through 1046577 HS928 SZAS-1151080 through 1169012 HS1132 SZBF-1018734 through 1025998

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowblowers and contact any Honda Power Equipment dealer to arrange for a free fuel tank joint and O-ring replacement. Registered owners of the recalled snowblowers will be mailed a notice.

Contact

For additional information, contact Honda at (888) 888-3139 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.hondapowerequipment.com

Product

Honda snowblowers

Imported by

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

Retailers

Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide from April 2005 through November 2010 for between $2,000 and $3,400.

Made in

Japan

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