CPSC recall · Reported July 10, 2008
Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. recalled This recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217(K)2HXA and HRX….
Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. in July 10, 2008. Reason: The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a la…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact their local …. Verify recall #08328 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a la….
- None
- agency class
- 21K units
- affected scope
- July 10, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08328 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.
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Product description
This recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217(K)2HXA and HRX217(K)2HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. Serial numbers included in the recall are MAGA-1500001 through 1520532. The recalled lawn mowers are red with "HONDA" written on the bag.
Reason for recall
The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact their local Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers have been contacted by direct mail notification.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08328 |
| Date reported | July 10, 2008 |
| Date initiated | July 10, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | 20500 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact their local Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to schedule…
- Check the recall number (08328) 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
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