CPSC recall · Reported May 25, 2016
Honda Recalls Mini Tillers Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly when the lever is not engaged, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
American Honda Motor Company, Inc., of Torrance, Calif. recalled This recall involves Honda FG110K1AT Mini Tillers. The mini tillers have gasoline engines….
Honda Recalls Mini Tillers Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert) was recalled by American Honda Motor Company, Inc., of Torrance, Calif. in May 25, 2016. Reason: The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly when the …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini tillers and contact their local…. Verify recall #16746 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Honda Motor Company, Inc., of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly when the ….
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- agency class
- May 25, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16746 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
This recall involves Honda FG110K1AT Mini Tillers. The mini tillers have gasoline engines that power rotating tines to dig into the ground and cultivate the soil. The mini tillers are red and black with "HONDA" printed on the front tine guard and are about 14 inches wide by 39 inches tall. The serial number range included in this recall is from FAAA-1200001 through 1540521. The serial number is printed on the top side cover of the tillers.
Reason for recall
The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly when the lever is not engaged, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini tillers and contact their local authorized Honda dealer to schedule an appointment to have the throttle cable inspected for damage and repaired free of charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16746 |
| Date reported | May 25, 2016 |
| Date initiated | May 25, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Company, Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 219,000 (in addition, about 7,000 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 mini tillers and contact their local authorized Honda dealer to schedule an …
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- 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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