Recall #08-140 · Published December 19, 2007
Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
CPSC published a recall notice for Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers from Honda Walk-Behind Lawn on December 19, 2007. CPSC identifies this hazard: The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free repair. Registered owners will be mailed a direct notice.
Why it was recalled
The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free repair. Registered owners will be mailed a direct notice.
- Recall published
- December 19, 2007
- Units
- About 167,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Honda Lawn and Garden dealers and The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for between $760 and $900.