The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08328·Announced 2008-07-10

Honda Lawn Mowers Recalled Due to Rear Shield Laceration Hazard

American Honda Motor Corp. is recalling specific HRX walk-behind lawn mowers because the rear shield can break off, posing a laceration risk from thrown debris.

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) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Corp. is recalling approximately 20,500 HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217(K)2HXA and HRX217(K)2HMA. The recall involves serial numbers MAGA-1500001 through 1520532. The recalled mowers are red with "HONDA" written on the bag, and the model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck.

The recall is due to a laceration hazard where the lawn mower's rear shield can break off, allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator. American Honda has received one report of a shield breaking off, but no injuries have been reported.

These mowers were sold at authorized American Honda Motor Corp. dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $900. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact their local Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been contacted by direct mail notification. 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 Lawn Mowers
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
20,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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