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Product recall · CPSCMarch 20, 2019Serious
American Honda Portable Generators
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The portable generator can leak gasoline from the fuel valve, 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 repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: American Honda toll-free at 888-888-3139 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 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 EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EB2200i portable generators. The recalled portable generators were sold with a red or Camo cover. The names "HONDA" and the generator model name are printed on the control panel. The serial number is located on a lower corner of one of the side panels of the generator. The following model numbers and serial number ranges are being recalled: Model START SERIAL NUMBER END SERIAL NUMBER EB2200iTA EAJT-1000001 EAJT-1005474 EU2200iTA EU2200iTA1 EU2200iTA2 EAMT-1000001 EAMT-1260796
Details
- Units affected
- About 200,000
- Recall date
- March 20, 2019
- Brand
- Thai Honda, of Thailand, American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Honda has received 19 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel valve. No injuries have been reported.
Authorized Honda Power Equipment Dealers and The Home Depot and other home improvement stores nationwide and online from February 2018 through February 2019 for about $1,100 to $1,300.
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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