American Honda Motor Expands Recall of Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines to include Lawnmower Replacement Engines Due to Injury Hazard; Additional Units/Injuries Reported
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9941.
This recall involves Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers, and GCV170/200 G5B general-purpose engines used in power washers and lawnmower replacement engines. The gas-fueled walk-behind lawnmowers are red and black with "HONDA" written on the clipping collection bag. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The pressure washer engines are mounted on various original equipment manufacturer frames. The serial number of the engine is engraved on a flat spot on the engine. The lawnmower replacement engines are used to replace the existing engines on the Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers. The serial number of the lawnmower replacement engine is engraved on a flat spot on the engine.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9941.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and recalled pressure washers equipped with the recalled general-purpose engines, and contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Honda Power Equipment Dealers, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, Northern Tool, And Various Farm, Agricultural, And Rental Stores Nationwide From May 2022 Through June 2023 For Between $550 And $1,100. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9941.
American Honda Motor toll-free at 888-888-3139 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email https://crmshonda.my.salesforce-sites.com/service/pew2c, or online at https://powerequipment.honda.com/ and click on "Recalls and Updates" at the bottom of the page or https://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/pe/pdf/Recalls/kp4.pdf for more information.
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Honda Power Equipment Dealers, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, Northern Tool, And Various Farm, Agricultural, And Rental Stores Nationwide From May 2022 Through June 2023 For Between $550 And $1,100. Recall FAQ
Honda Power Equipment Dealers, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, Northern Tool, And Various Farm, Agricultural, And Rental Stores Nationwide From May 2022 Through June 2023 For Between $550 And $1,100. is the subject of an appliances recall: American Honda Motor Expands Recall of Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines to include Lawnmower Replacement Engines Due to Injury Hazard; Additional Units/Injuries Reported. The notice was published on May 2, 2024 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 200 units are potentially affected.