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American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireSold on The Home DepotNov 8, 2007
Recalled Lawn Mower
Recalled Lawn Mower
Recalled Lawn Mower
Recalled Lawn Mower

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to have the fuel tank replaced. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers will be mailed a notice.

Incidents & injuries

American Honda Motor Corp. has received six reports of fuel leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA. Only serial numbers from 1400001 through 1453714 are included in the recall. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the deck. The lawn mower is dark gray with a red engine cover.

Sold on

Honda Lawn and Garden dealers nationwide, including The Home Depot stores, from January 2007 through September 2007 for between $800 and $900.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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