The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·00095·Announced 2000-04-11

Honda Recalls Harmony II Lawnmowers Due to Fuel Tank Leak Risk

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 112,000 Harmony II lawnmowers because fuel tank seams can split, creating a fire and burn hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 112,000 Harmony II walk-behind lawnmowers. The recall involves models HRT216, HRR216, and HRS216 with engine serial numbers between 1128495 and 1438098. The mowers are dark gray with red fan covers and were sold nationwide from May 1998 through January 2000 for about $430.

The recall is being issued because the fuel tanks' seams can split or crack, causing fuel to leak. This creates a fire and burn hazard to consumers. American Honda Motor Co. has received 25 reports of fuel leaking from these lawnmowers, but no fires or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using these lawnmowers immediately and check to see if the gas tank is leaking. If a leak is found, consumers should immediately move the mower away from any possible ignition sources, such as water heaters or electric appliances, and empty the fuel tank by following owner manual instructions. Consumers should take these mowers to a Honda power equipment dealer, who will inspect and replace the fuel tanks free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
Harmony II lawnmowers
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
112,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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