Honda snowblowers

CPSC Recall #11-082 — December 28, 2010

Recall #11-082 Date: December 28, 2010 Remedy: Repair

Product

Honda snowblowers

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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.

Incidents / Injuries

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowblowers and contact any Honda Power Equipment dealer to arrange for a free fuel tank joint and O-ring replacement. Registered owners of the recalled snowblowers will be mailed a notice.

Units Affected

About 18,500

Sold At

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

Importer

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

Manufactured In

Japan