CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The improperly manufactured camshafts in the engines can cause the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulling to start, posing an injury hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • September 14, 2023

American Honda Motor Recalls Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines Due to Injury Hazard

This recall involves Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines. The gas-fueled walk-behind lawn mowers are red and black with "HONDA" written on the clipping collection bag. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The pressure washer engines are mounted on various original equipment manufacturer frames. The serial number of the engine is engraved on a flat spot on the engine.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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.

Recall Details

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
Injuries
Honda has received 2,197 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, including seven reports of minor injuries.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
23287

Product Information

Product Name
Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines
Number of Units
About 391,800
Distributed By
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 888-888-3139
Full Contact Information

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.