Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers

Description: American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2007 Release #08-140 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 426-7701 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Products: Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers Units: About 167,000 Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. Hazard: The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves Honda walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRB217HXA, HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The lawn mowers are dark gray with a red fan cover. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Models Serial Numbers HRB217HXA All HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA 1000001 - 1513628 Sold by: Honda Lawn and Garden dealers and The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for between $760 and $900. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free repair. Registered owners will be mailed a direct notice. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com [Learn More]