CPSC recall 08140
Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers by American Honda Motor, citing the cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08140 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2007-12-19 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | American Honda Motor |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers | The recall involves Honda walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRB217HXA, HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The lawn mowers are dark gray with a red fan cover. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Models Serial Numbers HRB217HXA All HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA 1000001 - 1513628
Reason
The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Other recalls by American Honda Motor
- Model Year 2025-2026 CRF250R/RX/RWE and CRF450R/RX/RWE Off-Road Motorcycles
CPSC · 2026-05-01 · American Honda Motor - Year 2000 and 2001 Honda XR50R off-road motorcycles
CPSC · 2025-12-24 · American Honda Motor - Honda TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 model ATVs
CPSC · 2025-12-09 · American Honda Motor - 2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATVs and TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATVs
CPSC · 2025-10-27 · American Honda Motor - 2003 Model Year All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC · 2025-07-02 · American Honda Motor
All American Honda Motor recalls
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/American-Honda-Motor-Corp-Recalls-Lawn-Mowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
RecallRadar indexes public recall notices from the FDA, USDA FSIS, and CPSC. The official agency notice is the authoritative source. Always confirm details at the linked source before acting.