CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-009

Date: October 14, 2003

Product Name: Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc., of Swepsonville, N.C., is voluntarily recalling 30,000 Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers. If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.Name of product: Honda Harmony Walk-Behind LawnmowersUnits: 30,000Manufacturer: Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc., of Swepsonville, N.C.Hazard: If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop™ blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: American Honda has received six reports of broken stop plates. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description: These are Honda Harmony 21-inch, walk-behind mowers with model numbers HRB216TXA or HRB216HXA. The model numbers are located on a metal plate behind the engine, just in front of the rear discharge opening. These black and red mowers have "Honda Harmony" printed in white on the front.Sold at: Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2000 through June 2003 for between $700 and $760.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Honda Lawn and Garden dealers will repair these mowers by replacing the Roto-stop™ mechanism.Consumer Contact: To locate a servicing Honda Lawn and Garden dealer, consumers should call American Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the website at www.hondapowerequipment.com. 

Hazard Description:

If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop™ blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: 30,000

Incidents:

American Honda has received six reports of broken stop plates. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Sold At:

Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2000 through June 2003 for between $700 and $760.

Manufactured In:

United States