CPSC, Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers

Recalled October 15, 2003 · CPSC recall 04009 · Honda Power Equipment

Hazard

If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop™ blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Remedy

Honda Lawn and Garden dealers will repair these mowers by replacing the Roto-stop™ mechanism.

Units

30,000

Incidents / injuries

American Honda has received six reports of broken stop plates. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

These are Honda Harmony 21-inch, walk-behind mowers with model numbers HRB216TXA or HRB216HXA. The model numbers are located on a metal plate behind the engine, just in front of the rear discharge opening. These black and red mowers have "Honda Harmony" printed in white on the front.

What to do

Honda Lawn and Garden dealers will repair these mowers by replacing the Roto-stop™ mechanism.

Contact

To locate a servicing Honda Lawn and Garden dealer, consumers should call American Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the website at www.hondapowerequipment.com

Product

Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers

Manufacturer(s)

Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc., of Swepsonville, N.C.

Retailers

Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2000 through June 2003 for between $700 and $760.

Made in

United States

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