Honda Lawnmowers, Replacement Engines, and Pressure Washers Engines Re

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
On May 2, 2024, American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California, expanded a previous recall (September 2023) to include additional units and injuries. The recall involves Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers, GCV170/200 G5B general-purpose engines used in pressure washers, and lawnmower replacement engines. The gas-fueled walk-behind lawnmowers 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. The lawnmower replacement engines are used to replace existing engines on the Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers; the serial number of the replacement engine is engraved on a flat spot on the engine.

2. Affected Products
The recall includes approximately 200 additional lawnmower replacement engines. Approximately 391,800 lawnmowers and pressure washer engines were previously recalled in September 2023. The products were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Northern Tool, and various farm, agricultural, and rental stores nationwide from May 2022 through June 2023. Prices ranged between $550 and $1,100. The manufacturer is American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California. The country of manufacture is the United States.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard is that the improperly manufactured camshafts in the engines can cause the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulling to start, posing an injury hazard. Honda has received 2,966 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures since the last recall, in addition to the 2,197 reported incidents in the September 2023 recall. This includes 38 reports of minor injuries. No other injury details are specified in the recall notice.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and recalled pressure washers equipped with the recalled general-purpose engines. Consumers should contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair. No other consumer actions are specified in the recall notice.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free inspection and repair by an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer. The remedy option is listed as “Repair.” No refund or replacement option is specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact American Honda Motor toll-free at 888-888-3139 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email via https://crmshonda.my.salesforce-sites.com/service/pew2c, or visit the website at https://powerequipment.honda.com/ and click on “Recalls and Updates” at the bottom of the page, or visit https://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/pe/pdf/Recalls/kp4.pdf for more information. No other contact methods are specified in the recall notice.

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