American Honda Motor Co. Inc. 2023-09-14 Tools serious CPSC
Tools · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-23287
Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines Recall
Issued September 14, 2023 · American Honda Motor Co. Inc. · 391,800 units affected
In September 2023, American Honda Motor Co. Inc. recalled the Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines, a serious tools recall reported by the CPSC.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The improperly manufactured camshafts in the engines can cause the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulling to start, posing an injury hazard.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact American Honda Motor Co. Inc. to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
- Category
- Tools
- Recall date
- September 14, 2023
- Units affected
- 391,800
- 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.
- Recall number
- CPSC-23287
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- American Honda Motor Co. Inc. has 9 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 96 Tools recalls in our database.
- 391,800 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 334 US households.
- This is the 13th Tools recall we've logged in 2023.