Mini Tillers with Honda Engines recall: Fire Hazard
Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Mini Tillers with Honda Engines recalled?
A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using any mini tiller with engines in the affected serial number ranges and contact any Honda Power Equipment dealer or Honda Engine dealer (Mantis owners only) to arrange to have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge. Registered owners of the recalled mini tillers will be sent a notice by mail. Contact: For additional information: Honda FG110 mini-tiller owners should contact Honda at (888) 888-3139 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.hondapowerequipment.comMantis mini-tiller owners should either contact Mantis Customer Service at (800) 366-6268, visitwww.mantis.com or contact Honda at (888) 888-3139 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.hondapowerequipment.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Honda and Mantis Mini Tillers
- Company
- American Honda Motor Co., of Torrance, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 6,150
- Sold at
- Honda Power Equipment Dealers, The Home Depot, outdoor power equipment dealers, rental dealers, retailers, mail order and catalog houses nationwide from March 2010 through September 2010 for about $400.
- Recall date
- November 16, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled mini tillers have Honda GX25 mini four-stroke engines and their engine serial numbers can be found on the engine near the fuel tank cap. Both brands come in red and black. Honda Mini Tiller: Model number FG110 with serial numbers GCALT 1696948 to 1700567.Mantis Mini Tiller: Model numbers 7262 and 7270 with serial numbers GCART-1165215 to 1171495.