Recall #11-744 · Published June 23, 2011
Portable Generator Battery
CPSC published a recall notice for Portable Generator Battery from American Honda Motor Co. of Torrance, Calif. on June 23, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries. The official remedy states: American Honda is contacting consumers and giving them the correct label. Consumers can either install the label themselves or contact a Honda dealer to install the label for free.
Why it was recalled
The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries.
Official remedy
American Honda is contacting consumers and giving them the correct label. Consumers can either install the label themselves or contact a Honda dealer to install the label for free.
- Recall published
- June 23, 2011
- Units
- About 2,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Honda power equipment dealers nationwide from January 2011 to March 2011 for between $2,250 and $2,890.