Honda Recalls Mini Tillers Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-05-25). Hazards: entrapment, injury. About 219,000 units in the US and 7,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16746 |
| Published | 2016-05-25 |
| Last updated | 2016-05-25 |
| Product category | Power Tillers or Cultivators |
| Products | Mini Tillers |
| Firm named in the title | Honda |
| Firms | American Honda Motor Company, Inc., of Torrance, Calif. (manufacturer); American Honda Motor Company, Inc., of Torrance, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 219,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 7,000 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2007 through March 2016 for between $350 and $380. |
Description
This recall involves Honda FG110K1AT Mini Tillers. The mini tillers have gasoline engines that power rotating tines to dig into the ground and cultivate the soil. The mini tillers are red and black with "HONDA" printed on the front tine guard and are about 14 inches wide by 39 inches tall. The serial number range included in this recall is from FAAA-1200001 through 1540521. The serial number is printed on the top side cover of the tillers.
Hazard
The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly when the lever is not engaged, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini tillers and contact their local authorized Honda dealer to schedule an appointment to have the throttle cable inspected for damage and repaired free of charge.
Incidents and injuries
Honda has received 30 reports of throttle cable damage. No injuries have been reported.
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