Honda Recalls Mini Tillers Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
This recall was issued May 25, 2016.
- Posted
- May 25, 2016
- Recall Number
- 16746
- Quantity
- About 219,000 (in addition, about 7,000 were sold in Canada)
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
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.
Action Taken
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini tillers and contact their local authorized Honda dealer to schedule an appointment to have the throttle cable inspected for damage and repaired free of charge.
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Incidents & Injuries
Honda has received 30 reports of throttle cable damage. No injuries have been reported.
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