American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall Date
2010-12-29
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Units Affected
About 18,500

Products Involved

Honda snowblowers

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.

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.

Reported Injuries

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

Sold At

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

Manufactured In

Japan

Full Recall Description

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

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28