CPSC recall · Reported November 8, 2007
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire 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.
American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. recalled The recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217KHXA and HRX217K….
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. in November 8, 2007. Reason: Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking fr…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda …. Verify recall #08077 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking fr….
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- November 8, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08077 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08077 |
| Date reported | November 8, 2007 |
| Date initiated | November 8, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 22,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to have the fuel …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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