Recall #04-009 · Published October 15, 2003

Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers

CPSC, Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of 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.

Recalled Walk-Behind Lawnmower
Recalled Walk-Behind Lawnmower
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Affected model numbers

HRB216TXAHRB216HXA
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: HRB216TXA, HRB216HXA.

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.

Incidents and injuries

American Honda has received six reports of broken stop plates. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Official remedy

Honda Lawn and Garden dealers will repair these mowers by replacing the Roto-stop™ mechanism.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc., of Swepsonville, N.C.
Recall number
04-009
Units
30,000
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2000 through June 2003 for between $700 and $760.

Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers

CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Recall contact information

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

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