Honda recalls two models of 21" electric lawnmowers with Honda engines due to a laceration hazard from blade rotation after handlebar release. Affected units include specific serial number ranges and Columbia brand models with Honda engines.
The engine stop switch can malfunction allowing the blade to continue to rotate after the handlebar blade control lever is released, which poses a laceration hazard.
Honda is recalling two models of 21-inch electric lawnmowers because the engine stop switch can malfunction, causing the blade to keep spinning after the handlebar lever is released. This poses a laceration hazard if the blade strikes the user or nearby objects.
The engine stop switch can fail to stop the blade after the handlebar lever is released, causing the blade to continue rotating. This can lead to cuts or lacerations if the blade contacts the user or objects nearby during operation.
Owners of Honda lawnmowers with model numbers HRR2169VLA or HRX2174VLA (red/silver or red/gray) and Columbia brand lawnmowers with model 12ALD33Q897 (orange/black) are affected. Users who operate these lawnmowers are at risk of laceration injuries.
Check for Honda lawnmowers with red and silver (HRR) or red and gray (HRX) color schemes. The model and serial numbers are on a label behind the engine. Columbia brand models have orange and black color and model number 12ALD33Q897.
Immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers as they pose a laceration hazard.
Honda model owners should contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free repair. Columbia model owners should contact a Honda Engine dealer for a free repair.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers. Honda model owners should contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free repair. Columbia model owners should contact a Honda Engine dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting all registered customers directly.
Honda models HRR2169VLA (red/silver) and HRX2174VLA (red/gray), and Columbia model 12ALD33Q897 (orange/black) with Honda engines.
Check for Honda lawnmowers with red and silver or red and gray color schemes. Columbia models are orange and black with model number 12ALD33Q897.
Yes, you must stop using it immediately and contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1790 — Honda Walk-behind 21" lawnmowers Hello, I own a Walk-behind 21" lawnmowers that is covered by recall 1790 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers. Honda model owners should contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free repair. Columbia model owners should contact a Honda Engine dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting all registered customers directly. 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.
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