Recall #04-009 · Published October 15, 2003
Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers
CPSC published a recall notice for Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers from Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. on October 15, 2003. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: Honda Lawn and Garden dealers will repair these mowers by replacing the Roto-stop™ mechanism.
Why it was recalled
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.
Official remedy
Honda Lawn and Garden dealers will repair these mowers by replacing the Roto-stop™ mechanism.
- Recall published
- October 15, 2003
- Units
- 30,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2000 through June 2003 for between $700 and $760.