CPSC2023-09-14
American Honda Motor Recalls Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines Due to Injury Hazard
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California
Hazard
The improperly manufactured camshafts in the engines can cause the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulling to start, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and pressure washers equipped with recalled engines and contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
Lawnmowers were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, Northern Tool and various farm, agricultural and rental stores nationwide from May 2022 to June 2023 for between $550 and $1,100. Pressure washer engines were sold at Lowes, Home Depot and other retail stores nationwide from June 2022 to August 2023 for between $370 and $550.
Affected count
About 391,800
Injuries reported
Honda has received 2,197 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, including seven reports of minor injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines
Consumer contact
American Honda Motor toll-free at 888-888-3139 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at powerequipment.honda.com/support/recalls-and-updates or crmshonda.my.salesforce-sites.com/service/pew2c.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/American-Honda-Motor-Recalls-Lawnmowers-and-Pressure-Washer-Engines-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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