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Fire / OverheatingDecember 29, 2010CPSC #11082

American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Snow Throwers or Blowers
Units affected
18,500
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Honda snowblowers with model numbers and frame serial numbers listed below. The snowblowers are red and black. The frame serial number is located on the rear of the machine just below the engine. The name Honda and the model number are located on the side of the front scoop. Model Frame Serial Number HS724 SZBE-1037913 through 1046577 HS928 SZAS-1151080 through 1169012 HS1132 SZBF-1018734 through 1025998

Hazard

The fuel tank joint and O-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Honda has received 90 reports of fuel either seeping or dripping. No fires have been reported.

Made in

Japan

Where it was sold

  • Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide from April 2005 through November 2010 for between $2,000 and $3,400.

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