Recall #00-095 · Published April 11, 2000

Harmony II lawnmowers

CPSC, American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers

CPSC published a recall notice for Harmony II lawnmowers from American Honda Motor Co. Inc. on April 11, 2000. CPSC identifies this hazard: The lawnmowers' fuel tanks' seam can split or crack, leaking fuel, and creating a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these lawnmowers immediately, and check to see if the gas tank is leaking. If there is a leak, immediately move the mower away from any possible ignition sources, for example, water heaters or electric appliances. Empty the fuel tank by following owner manual instructions. Consumers should take these mowers to a Honda power equipment dealer, who will inspect and replace the fuel tanks free of charge.

Recalled lawnmower
Recalled lawnmower
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Affected model numbers

HRT216HRR216HRS216
Additional identifying details

"Harmony II" and the model number are written on the front of the lawnmowers.

Why it was recalled

The lawnmowers' fuel tanks' seam can split or crack, leaking fuel, and creating a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

American Honda Motor Co. has 25 reports of fuel leaking from these lawnmowers. There have been no fires or injuries reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using these lawnmowers immediately, and check to see if the gas tank is leaking. If there is a leak, immediately move the mower away from any possible ignition sources, for example, water heaters or electric appliances. Empty the fuel tank by following owner manual instructions. Consumers should take these mowers to a Honda power equipment dealer, who will inspect and replace the fuel tanks free of charge.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Recall number
00-095
Units
About 112,000
Sold at / sales period
Honda power equipment dealers and The Home Depot sold the lawnmowers nationwide, from May 1998 through January 2000, for about $430.

Harmony II lawnmowers

CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Recall contact information

For dealer locations and more information, call American Honda Motor Co. at (800) 426-7701 anytime, or visit the company's website at http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/recall.html

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