Reported Sep 14, 2023
American Honda Motor Recalls Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines Due to Injury Hazard
American Honda Motor Co. Inc. of Torrance, California
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and pressure washers equipped with recalled engines and contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
Firm contact: American Honda Motor toll-free at 888-888-3139 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at powerequipment.honda.com/support/recalls-and-updates or crmshonda.my.salesforce-sites.com/service/pew2c.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines
- Amount recalled
- About 391,800
Where it was sold
Sold at Lawnmowers were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, Northern Tool and various farm, agricultural and rental stores nationwide from May 2022 to June 2023 for between $550 and $1,100. Pressure washer engines were sold at Lowes, Home Depot and other retail stores nationwide from June 2022 to August 2023 for between $370 and $550..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The improperly manufactured camshafts in the engines can cause the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulling to start, posing an injury hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Honda has received 2,197 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, including seven reports of minor injuries.
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