Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 16, 2010 CPSC #11040

Quick answer

Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #11040, announced on November 16, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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 arrange to have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge. registered owners of the recalled mini tillers will be sent a notice by mail.. Affected brand: American Honda Motor Co..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Honda and Mantis Mini Tillers

Recalled brands

American Honda Motor Co.

Remedy

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 arrange to have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge. Registered owners of the recalled mini tillers will be sent a notice by mail.

Recall date

November 16, 2010

Categories

Power Tillers or Cultivators

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11040?

CPSC recall #11040 covers Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 16, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #11040?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11040 is 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 arrange to have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge. registered owners of the recalled mini tillers will be sent a notice by mail.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Mini-Tillers-with-Honda-Engines-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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