Lawnmowers Recalled by Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc.

Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers

Date of Recall

2003-10-15

CPSC Release Number

04-009

Manufactured In

United States.

Company Phone Number

(800) 426-7701

Units

30,000

Manufacturer

Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc., of Swepsonville, N.C.

Sold By

Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2000 through June 2003 for between $700 and $760.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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

Description

These are Honda Harmony 21-inch, walk-behind mowers with model numbers HRB216TXA or HRB216HXA. The model numbers are located on a metal plate behind the engine, just in front of the rear discharge opening. These black and red mowers have "Honda Harmony" printed in white on the front.

Remedy

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

Consumer Contact

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 Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com

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