CPSC, Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers
The hazard
If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop™ blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Incidents reported: American Honda has received six reports of broken stop plates. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What to do now
Honda Lawn and Garden dealers will repair these mowers by replacing the Roto-stop™ mechanism.
Contact: To locate a servicing Honda Lawn and Garden dealer, consumers should call American Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the website at www.hondapowerequipment.com
About this recall
These are Honda Harmony 21-inch, walk-behind mowers with model numbers HRB216TXA or HRB216HXA. The model numbers are located on a metal plate behind the engine, just in front of the rear discharge opening. These black and red mowers have "Honda Harmony" printed in white on the front.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC