Product Recall Number: 11-040
Why was Honda and Mantis Mini Tillers recalled?
A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 11-040
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2010-11-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Honda and Mantis Mini Tillers
Description: A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel.
Hazard Description: A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 6,150
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using any mini tiller with engines in the affected serial number ranges and contact any Honda Power Equipment dealer or Honda Engine dealer (Mantis owners only) to arrange to have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge. Registered owners of the recalled mini tillers will be sent a notice by mail.
Sold At: Honda Power Equipment Dealers, The Home Depot, outdoor power equipment dealers, rental dealers, retailers, mail order and catalog houses nationwide from March 2010 through September 2010 for about $400.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: American Honda Motor Co., of Torrance, Calif.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: The engines were made in Thailand and assembled in the United States using domestic and globally sourced products.
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed