Hazard
A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using any mini tiller with engines in the affected serial number ranges and contact any Honda Power Equipment dealer or Honda Engine dealer (Mantis owners only) to ar
Products
The recalled mini tillers have Honda GX25 mini four-stroke engines and their engine serial numbers can be found on the engine near the fuel tank cap. Both brands come in red and black. Honda Mini Tiller: Model number FG110 with serial numbers GCALT 1696948 to 1700567.Mantis Mini Tiller: Model numbers 7262 and 7270 with serial numbers GCART-1165215 to 1171495.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.
Honda Power Equipment Dealers, The Home Depot, outdoor power equipment dealers, rental dealers, retailers, mail order and catalog houses nationwide from March 2010 through September 2010 for about $400.