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American Honda Motor Recalls Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines Due to Injury Hazard

Recall 23-287 · September 14, 2023 · American Honda Motor

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and pressure washers equipped with recalled engines and contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-287 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 14, 2023
Brand
American Honda Motor
Category
Kitchen and small appliances
Products
Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines
Hazard
Injury Hazard
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 391,800
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
September 14, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines. The gas-fueled walk-behind lawn mowers 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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines · About 391,800 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Lawnmowers were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, Northern Tool and various farm, agricultural and rental stores nationwide from May 2022 to June 2023 for between $550 and $1,100. Pressure washer engines were sold at Lowes, Home Depot and other retail stores nationwide from June 2022 to August 2023 for between $370 and $550.; American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California.

Injuries or incidents reported

Honda has received 2,197 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, including seven reports of minor injuries.

Consumer contact

American Honda Motor toll-free at 888-888-3139 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at powerequipment.honda.com/support/recalls-and-updates or crmshonda.my.salesforce-sites.com/service/pew2c.

Recall history and context

American Honda Motor appears in 19 CPSC recalls on record. See all American Honda Motor recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines (About 391,800 units). This recall involves Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and pressure washers equipped with recalled engines and contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 14, 2023. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.