CPSC, Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers
Source: CPSC Recall #04009
Recall Date
2003-10-15
Manufacturer
Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc., of Swepsonville, N.C.
Units Affected
30,000
Products Involved
Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers
Hazard
If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop™ blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy
Honda Lawn and Garden dealers will repair these mowers by replacing the Roto-stop™ mechanism.
Reported Injuries
American Honda has received six reports of broken stop plates. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold At
Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2000 through June 2003 for between $700 and $760.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
These are Honda Harmony 21-inch, walk-behind mowers with model numbers HRB216TXA or HRB216HXA. The model numbers are located on a metal plate behind the engine, just in front of the rear discharge opening. These black and red mowers have "Honda Harmony" printed in white on the front.
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