The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08140·Announced 2007-12-19

Honda Recalls Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

American Honda Motor Corp. is recalling about 167,000 walk-behind lawn mowers because the cutting blades could rotate under power, posing a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

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 (laceration hazard from spinning blades) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Corp. of Torrance, Calif., is recalling about 167,000 Honda walk-behind lawn mowers. The recall involves models HRB217HXA, HRX217HXA, and HRX217HMA. These mowers are dark gray with a red fan cover. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The recall includes all serial numbers for model HRB217HXA and serial numbers 1000001 through 1513628 for models HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA.

The recall is being conducted because 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. No injuries have been reported.

The affected lawn mowers were sold nationwide at Honda Lawn and Garden dealers and The Home Depot stores from January 2003 through November 2007 for between $760 and $900. 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. For additional information, consumers can contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.hondapowerequipment.com.

The recalled product

Product
Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
167,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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