CPSC recall · Reported December 19, 2007
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration 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…
American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. recalled The recall involves Honda walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRB217HXA, HRX217HXA….
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. in December 19, 2007. Reason: The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda …. Verify recall #08140 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply….
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- December 19, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08140 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, 6 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 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
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08140 |
| Date reported | December 19, 2007 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 167,000 |
| 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 for a free repair…
- Check the recall number (08140) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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