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Honda Canada Inc. recalls Outboard Engines
- Starting date:
- October 31, 2017
- Posting date:
- October 31, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-64986
Affected products
Outboard Engines
Product description
This recall involves Honda brand outboard engines used to power boats. The engines are silver in colour with “Honda” printed in black on the side of the engine.
| Model | Serial number |
|---|---|
| BF115DK1 | BBHJ 1104606 to BBHJ 1104888 |
| BF150AK2 | BANJ 1408481 to BANJ 1409306 |
| BF225AK3 | BAGJ 1802115 to BAGJ 1802115 |
| BF250A | BBJJ 1006793 to BBJJ 1006908 |
The model and serial numbers can be found on the mounting bracket.
Hazard identified
The float in the vapour separator chamber may crack causing the vapour separator to overfill. This could result in the fuel overflowing from the vent tube and leaking from the cover of the outboard motor, posing a fire hazard.
As of October 30, 2017, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 36 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from December 2016 to October 2017.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Japan.
Companies
- Distributor
-
Honda Canada Inc.
Markham
Ontario
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka-ken
JAPAN
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected engine and return it to a Honda Marine dealer for a free repair.
For more information, consumers may contact Honda Canada, Inc. by telephone toll-free at 1-888-946-6329 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST Monday to Friday, by email or through the company's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.