American Honda Recalls Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 12121. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The shaft can crack and cause the lower gear case and cutting attachment to detach, posing a laceration hazard to the operator and bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using these trimmers and contact the nearest Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
CPSC recall 12121 has the recall date 28 Feb 2012. The notice names the firm American Honda Motor. The recall has about 14,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters).
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| Incidents and injuries | Honda is aware of 11 incidents of broken or cracked shafts. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 14,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | The recalled grass trimmer is made by Honda and has the model number HHT35SUKAT. The trimmer is gas-powered and has a red engine housing with the word "Honda" on the top front and a bicycle handlebar-style grip. A label on the shaft includes the words "Honda" and "HHT35S." Recalled trimmers are in the serial number range HAHA-1000001 to HAHA-1017345. The serial number is located on the top side of the shaft below the handlebars. |
| Product | Grass Trimmers, About 14,000 in the United States and 3,600 in Canada, Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters) |
| Sold at | Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online from May 2006 to February 2012 for between $420 and $430. |
| Distributor | American Honda Motor Company |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 14,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name American Honda Motor
- 46
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12121. https://recallregister.com/product/994-american-honda-recalls-trimmers-due-to-laceration-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 12121 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Honda is aware of 11 incidents of broken or cracked shafts. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online from May 2006 to February 2012 for between $420 and $430.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12121?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12121?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 14,000 in the United States and 3,600 in Canada