CPSC2014-01-15
American Honda Recalls Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard
The engine stop switch can malfunction allowing the blade to continue to rotate after the handlebar blade control lever is released, which poses a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers. Honda model owners should contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free repair. Columbia model owners should contact a Honda Engine dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting all registered customers directly.
Sold at
Honda brand lawnmowers were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2013 through December 2013 for between $580 and $780. Columbia brand lawnmowers were sold at Beaver Valley Supply, Denver, Colo; Lawn Equipment Parts Co, Inc., Marietta, Penn. and at Smiths South-Central Sales Co., Spring Hill, La. from January 2013 through December 2013 for $500.
Affected count
About 20,800 Honda brand in U.S. and 48 Columbia brand lawnmowers in U.S. and 3,000 in Canada
Injuries reported
Honda has received 11 reports of the lawnmower's blade continuing to rotate after the handlebar control lever was released. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Walk-behind 21" lawnmowers
Consumer contact
American Honda toll-free at (888) 888-3139 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.powerequipment.honda.com and click on Recalls and Updates. For Columbia brand lawnmowers see www.engines.honda.com and click on Recalls/Updates.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/American-Honda-Recalls-LawnmowersDon't want to check this manually?
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