CPSC, Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-10-15). Hazards: injury. Models: HRB216TXA, HRB216HXA. About 30,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04009 |
| Published | 2003-10-15 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-03 |
| Product category | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products | Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers |
| Firm named in the title | Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. |
| Firms | Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc., of Swepsonville, N.C. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 30,000 |
| Model numbers | HRB216TXA, HRB216HXA |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace |
| Sold | Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2000 through June 2003 for between $700 and $760. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
American Honda has received six reports of broken stop plates. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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