CPSC Recall in 2016: Honda Recalls Mini Tillers Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-746

Date: May 25, 2016

Product Name: Mini Tillers

Recall Description:

"The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly when the lever is not engaged."

Hazard Description:

The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly when the lever is not engaged, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 219,000 (in addition, about 7,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

Honda has received 30 reports of throttle cable damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2007 through March 2016 for between $350 and $380. 

Manufactured In:

U.S.