Walk-behind 21" lawnmowers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
American Honda is recalling certain lawnmowers because the engine stop switch can malfunction, allowing the blade to continue rotating after the operator releases the handlebar blade control lever. This creates a risk of laceration injuries. The recall affects two Honda models—the HRR2169VLA and HRX2174VLA (red and silver or red and gray colored)—and Columbia brand model 12ALD33Q897 (orange and black colored) lawnmowers equipped with Honda engines and 21-inch cutting blades. Consumers can identify affected units by checking the model and serial numbers on the certification label attached to the cutter housing deck behind the engine (for Honda models) or on a label on the back of the engine or stamped into the engine block adjacent to the oil filler cap (for Columbia models).
According to the recall, affected consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers. Honda model owners should contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free repair, while Columbia model owners should contact a Honda Engine dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting all registered customers directly.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
This recall involves two Honda models and one Columbia brand electric start lawnmowers with Honda engines and 21" cutting blades. The Honda lawnmowers are red and silver (HRR) and red and gray (HRX). Both have "Honda" on the engine cover. The model and serial numbers are located on the certification label that is affixed to the cutter housing deck behind the engine. Honda recalled lawnmowers are: Honda Models Serial Number Range HRR2169VLA MZCG-8764914 ~ MZCG-8824353 HRX2174VLA MAGA-2255148 ~ MAGA-2260227 The Columbia brand lawnmower, model number 12ALD33Q897, comes in orange and black. "Honda" is printed on the engine cover. The Honda engine serial number is located on a label on the back of the engine. It is also stamped into the engine block adjacent to the oil filler cap/dipstick. A range of affected Honda engines installed in Columbia brand lawnmowers sold in the U.S. follows: Columbia Model Honda Engine Serial Number Range 1A313KC0835 GJARA 3641724 through GJARA 3642215
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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