CPSC2010-12-29
American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard
The fuel tank joint and O-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowblowers and contact any Honda Power Equipment dealer to arrange for a free fuel tank joint and O-ring replacement. Registered owners of the recalled snowblowers will be mailed a notice.
Sold at
Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide from April 2005 through November 2010 for between $2,000 and $3,400.
Affected count
About 18,500
Injuries reported
Honda has received 90 reports of fuel either seeping or dripping. No fires have been reported.
Manufactured in
Japan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Honda snowblowers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Honda at (888) 888-3139 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.hondapowerequipment.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/American-Honda-Recalls-Snowblowers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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