Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11040. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 11040 has the recall date 16 Nov 2010. The notice names the firm American Honda Motor. The recall has about 6,150 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Power Tillers or Cultivators.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,150 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Honda and Mantis Mini Tillers, About 6,150, Power Tillers or Cultivators |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | American Honda Motor Co |
| Made in | Thailand, United States |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Category: Power Tillers or Cultivators
- CPSC recalls of 2010
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,150Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Power Tillers or Cultivators
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name American Honda Motor
- 46
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11040. https://recallregister.com/product/509-mini-tillers-with-honda-engines-recalled-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11040 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11040?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11040?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,150