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Recall #14-710 · Published January 15, 2014

Walk-behind 21" lawnmowers

American Honda Recalls Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Walk-behind 21" lawnmowers from American Honda Motor Company on January 15, 2014. CPSC identifies this hazard: The engine stop switch can malfunction allowing the blade to continue to rotate after the handlebar blade control lever is released, which poses a laceration hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers. Honda model owners should contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free repair. Columbia model owners should contact a Honda Engine dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting all registered customers directly.

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Honda HRR model lawnmower
Honda HRR model lawnmower
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Affected model numbers

12ALD33Q897
Additional identifying details

The model and serial numbers are located on the certification label that is affixed to the cutter housing deck behind the engine.

Why it was recalled

The engine stop switch can malfunction allowing the blade to continue to rotate after the handlebar blade control lever is released, which poses a laceration hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Honda has received 11 reports of the lawnmower's blade continuing to rotate after the handlebar control lever was released. No injuries were reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers. Honda model owners should contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free repair. Columbia model owners should contact a Honda Engine dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting all registered customers directly.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
American Honda Motor Company
Recall number
14-710
Units
About 20,800 Honda brand in U.S. and 48 Columbia brand lawnmowers in U.S. and 3,000 in Canada
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Honda brand lawnmowers were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2013 through December 2013 for between $580 and $780. Columbia brand lawnmowers were sold at Beaver Valley Supply, Denver, Colo; Lawn Equipment Parts Co, Inc., Marietta, Penn. and at Smiths South-Central Sales Co., Spring Hill, La. from January 2013 through December 2013 for $500.
Distributor
American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif.

Walk-behind 21" lawnmowers

CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers

Recall contact information

American Honda toll-free at (888) 888-3139 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.powerequipment.honda.com and click on Recalls and Updates. For Columbia brand lawnmowers see www.engines.honda.com and click on Recalls/Updates.

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