Hazard
The fuel tank joint and O-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowblowers and contact any Honda Power Equipment dealer to arrange for a free fuel tank joint and O-ring replacement. Registered owners of the rec
Products
This recall involves Honda snowblowers with model numbers and frame serial numbers listed below. The snowblowers are red and black. The frame serial number is located on the rear of the machine just below the engine. The name Honda and the model number are located on the side of the front scoop. Model Frame Serial Number HS724 SZBE-1037913 through 1046577 HS928 SZAS-1151080 through 1169012 HS1132 SZBF-1018734 through 1025998
Incidents and injuries
Honda has received 90 reports of fuel either seeping or dripping. No fires have been reported.
Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.
Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide from April 2005 through November 2010 for between $2,000 and $3,400.