Honda Recalls Mini Tillers Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-05-25 · 16746
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
16746
Date
2016-05-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Mini Tillers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
American Honda Motor Company, Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Retailer(s)
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.
Distributor(s)
American Honda Motor Company, Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Honda FG110K1AT Mini Tillers. The mini tillers have gasoline engines that power rotating tines to dig into the ground and cultivate the soil. The mini tillers are red and black with "HONDA" printed on the front tine guard and are about 14 inches wide by 39 inches tall. The serial number range included in this recall is from FAAA-1200001 through 1540521. The serial number is printed on the top side cover of the tillers.