Recall #08-077 · Published November 8, 2007
Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn Mowers
CPSC published a recall notice for Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn Mowers from Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn on November 8, 2007. CPSC identifies this hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to have the fuel tank replaced. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers will be mailed a notice.
Why it was recalled
Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to have the fuel tank replaced. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers will be mailed a notice.
- Recall published
- November 8, 2007
- Units
- About 22,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Honda Lawn and Garden dealers nationwide, including The Home Depot stores, from January 2007 through September 2007 for between $800 and $900.