Use cautionConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published May 2, 2024
Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washers: Camshaft Hazard Risk
Honda recalls HRN216/HRX217K6 lawnmowers and GCV170/200 G5B engines due to camshaft defect causing sudden starter rope retraction. Affected units may need repair to prevent injury.
Honda is recalling certain lawnmowers and pressure washer engines because a manufacturing defect in the camshafts can cause the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulling to start, potentially causing injury. Owners should stop using these products immediately and contact a Honda dealer for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1963-honda-lawnmowers-and-pressure-washers-camshaft-hazard-risk.
“Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washers: Camshaft Hazard Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1963-honda-lawnmowers-and-pressure-washers-camshaft-hazard-risk. Based on CPSC recall #9941 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/American-Honda-Motor-Expands-Recall-of-Lawnmowers-and-Pressure-Washer-Engines-to-include-Lawnmower-Replacement-Engines-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Additional-Units-Injuries-Reported).
American Honda Motor Co. Inc. recalled lawnmowers and pressure washer engines due to an injury hazard from improperly manufactured camshafts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on May 2, 2024. Owners should stop using the products and contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer for a free inspection and repair.
How to tell if you have it
Honda HRN216 lawnmowers
Honda HRX217K6 lawnmowers
GCV170/200 G5B general-purpose engines used in power washers
Lawnmower replacement engines for Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6
What to do
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. Contact 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.
The hazard
The improperly manufactured camshafts in the engines can cause the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulling to start, posing an injury hazard. Honda has received 2,966 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures since the last recall, in addition to the 2,197 reported incidents in the September 2023 recall, including 38 reports of minor injuries.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show American Honda Motor Co. Inc. has three other recalls on record since November 18, 2021, including a January 12, 2023 recall for Honda Talon 1000 ROVs due to engine failure risk and an August 3, 2023 recall for Honda EU7000is Generators due to fire hazard. Other recent recalls of similar products include a June 11, 2026 recall for Yamaha 2021-2022 Fleet Golf Cars due to brake cable crash hazard risk and an April 30, 2026 recall for Honda 2025-2026 Off-Road Motorcycles due to handlebar crash hazard risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Honda lawnmowers that are red and black with "HONDA" on the clipping collection bag. Look for the model and serial number on the upper rear of the mower deck. For pressure washer engines, check the engraved serial number on the engine.
Brand
Honda
Product
Honda Lawnmowers, Replacement Engines, and Pressure Washers Engines
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and pressure washers equipped with the recalled engines.
Schedule Repair Appointment
Contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “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.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9941 — Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washers: Camshaft Hazard Risk
Hello,
I own a Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washers: Camshaft Hazard Risk that is covered by recall 9941 from Honda.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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