SAFETY RECALL NOTICE - FG110K1AT Honda Mini-Tiller
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Customer Relations Department
4900 Marconi Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(888) 888-3139
Dear Honda Mini-tiller Customer,
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is conducting a safety recall of certain FG110K1AT mini-tillers. Our records indicate that you may own one of these mini-tillers.
What is the problem?
Due to a packaging error at the factory, the throttle cable or engine stop switch wire may have been pinched between the upper and lower handle pipes when the handle was folded for packaging.
If the throttle cable or stop switch wire is pinched as a result of the factory packaging error, the tiller tines may immediately begin to spin upon start-up or the engine may not be able to be turned off.
Affected Units
Model: FG110K1AT
Start Serial Number: FAAA-1200001
End Serial Number: FAAA-1540521
What should you do?
Follow the Packaging Damage Inspection shown on page 2 of this letter to identify if there is damage to the throttle cable or engine stop switch wire as a result of the factory packaging error. If your new mini-tiller shows no signs of damage and the throttle lever operates correctly (tines don’t turn immediately during start-up), please disregard this notice. If you find a damaged throttle cable or engine stop switch wire, or you do not feel comfortable inspecting your unit, please contact your local authorized Honda servicing dealer for inspection or repair. To find a dealer near you, visit powerequipment.honda.com and then click on Find a Dealer.
We realize some customers receiving this notice may have been using their tiller for some time. As American Honda does not have visibility of the age of the units sold by Honda dealers and we do not know whether a customer has un-boxed and used their mini-tiller, we are mailing to all FG110K1AT customers. If your new mini- tiller shows no signs of damage and the throttle lever operates correctly (tines don’t turn immediately during start- up), please disregard this notice.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may call or write to:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Customer Relations Department
4900 Marconi Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(888) 888-3139
For your convenience, this information is also posted on our website: powerequipment.honda.com, under Recalls and Updates.
If you no longer own this mini-tiller, please forward this information to the new owner.
It is our goal to provide you with the highest quality products and the best after-sale service. We thank you for your purchase of a Honda product and apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause.
Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Power Equipment Division