CPSC recall · Reported November 16, 2010
Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
American Honda Motor Co., of Torrance, Calif. recalled The recalled mini tillers have Honda GX25 mini four-stroke engines and their engine seria….
Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by American Honda Motor Co., of Torrance, Calif. in November 16, 2010. Reason: A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using any mini tiller with engines in the affected seri…. Verify recall #11040 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Honda Motor Co., of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard..
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- agency class
- November 16, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11040 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 recalled mini tillers have Honda GX25 mini four-stroke engines and their engine serial numbers can be found on the engine near the fuel tank cap. Both brands come in red and black. Honda Mini Tiller: Model number FG110 with serial numbers GCALT 1696948 to 1700567.Mantis Mini Tiller: Model numbers 7262 and 7270 with serial numbers GCART-1165215 to 1171495.
Reason for recall
A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using any mini tiller with engines in the affected serial number ranges and contact any Honda Power Equipment dealer or Honda Engine dealer (Mantis owners only) to arrange to have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge. Registered owners of the recalled mini tillers will be sent a notice by mail.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11040 |
| Date reported | November 16, 2010 |
| Date initiated | November 16, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Co., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 6,150 |
| 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 any mini tiller with engines in the affected serial number ranges and contact any Honda P…
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