Product Safety Australia (PSA) has recalled two popular models of lawnmowers sold at many Australian retail outlets.
PSA has recalled Honda mowers: HRN216 Mulch and Catch Domestic Lawn Mower with GCV170 engine. Models: HRN216PKU, HRN216VKU and HRN216VYU.
HRX217 Mulch and Catch Premium Domestic Lawn Mower with GCV200 engine. Models: HRX217HYU, HRX217HZU (electric start).
The models were sold between June 2022 and 6 February 2023.
PSA says due to a manufacturing defect, the camshaft decompressor mechanism in the engine can malfunction.
In models without an electric starter this excessive force may be required to pull the starter rope to start the engine.
In the model with an electric starter the electric starter may fail to start the motor.
There is concern there is a risk of strain injury from kickback of the starter rope because of high compression within the engine.
If you own one of the above models, Honda will repair it for free. Owners can contact their nearest Authorised Honda Power Equipment
.
