The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a Honda lawnmower recall because the lawnmowers may cause a fire and explosion accident. Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion could occur.

About 22,000 Honda lawnmowers have been recalled, and American Honda Motor Corporation has received six reports of fuel leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.

The recall involves HRX walk-behind lawnmowers with model numbers HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA. Only serial numbers from 1400001 through 1453714 are included in the recall. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the deck. The lawnmower is dark gray with a red engine cover.

The recalled Honda lawnmowers were sold at Honda Lawn and Garden dealers nationwide, including The Home Depot stores, from January 2007 through September 2007 for between $800 and $900.

Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to have the fuel tank replaced. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers will be mailed a notice. If there has been a fire or explosion involving a recalled Honda lawnmower, do not contact the Honda dealer. Contact an attorney. We only handle cases involving personal injury. If no one was injured, please contact another law firm.