American Honda Motor Recalls Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 23287. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The improperly manufactured camshafts in the engines can cause the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulling to start, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and pressure washers equipped with recalled engines and contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
CPSC recall 23287 has the recall date 14 Sep 2023. The notice names the firm American Honda Motor. The recall has about 391,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2023 has 7,250 units.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Honda has received 2,197 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, including seven reports of minor injuries. |
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| Units | 391,800 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines. The gas-fueled walk-behind lawn mowers are red and black with "HONDA" written on the clipping collection bag. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The pressure washer engines are mounted on various original equipment manufacturer frames. The serial number of the engine is engraved on a flat spot on the engine. |
| Product | Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines, About 391,800 |
| Sold at | Lawnmowers were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, Northern Tool and various farm, agricultural and rental stores nationwide from May 2022 to June 2023 for between $550 and $1,100. Pressure washer engines were sold at Lowes, Home Depot and other retail stores… |
| Distributor | American Honda Motor Co. Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 391,800Median of 2023: 7,250
- CPSC recalls of 2023
- 324
- Recalls of 2023 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name American Honda Motor
- 46
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23287. https://recallregister.com/product/9712-american-honda-motor-recalls-lawnmowers-and-pressure-washer-engines-du/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 23287 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Honda has received 2,197 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, including seven reports of minor injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lawnmowers were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, Northern Tool and various farm, agricultural and rental stores nationwide from May 2022 to June 2023 for between $550 and $1,100. Pressure washer engines were sold at Lowes, Home Depot and other retail stores…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23287?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23287?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 391,800