July 10, 2008
Honda is recalling about 20,000 lawn mowers. The rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
American Honda has received one report of a shield breaking off the lawn mower. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217(K)2HXA and HRX217(K)2HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. Serial numbers included in the recall are MAGA-1500001 through 1520532. The recalled lawn mowers are red with 'HONDA' written on the bag.
The mowers were sold by authorized American Honda Motor Corp. dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $900. They were made in the U.S.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact their local Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers have been contacted by direct mail notification.
For additional information, contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Honda's Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
