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Product recall · CPSCDecember 21, 2017Serious
American Honda Portable Generators
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a local authorized Honda Power Equipment service dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Who to contact: American Honda toll-free at 888-888-3139 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://powerequipment.honda.com/ and click on “Recalls and Updates” at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Honda portable gasoline generators with model numbers EB2800i and EG2800i. The recalled portable generators have a red front cover and a black metal frame. The EB2800i has a silver-colored control panel and the EG2800i has a black-colored control panel. "HONDA" and the generator model number are printed on the control panel. The serial number is located on a lower black metal frame towards the rear of the generator. The following model numbers, serial numbers and production date ranges are included in this recall: Model Serial Number Range Production Date Range EB2800i EAAA -1000037 thru 1015421 2016/07/31 -2017/09/19 EG2800i EABA -2000047 thru 2020152 2016/07/29 -2017/09/20
Details
- Units affected
- About 34,000
- Recall date
- December 21, 2017
- Brand
- American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 38 reports of fuel leakage from the generators. No fires or injuries have been reported.
EB2800i
Authorized Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2016 through November 2017 for about $1,150.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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