Recall #14-752 · Published September 10, 2014
Gas-powered generators
CPSC published a recall notice for Gas-powered generators from Honda Siel Power Products Ltd. on September 10, 2014. CPSC identifies this hazard: The rear frame support can fail during lifting, posing an impact hazard. The owner's manual can have missing or duplicated pages, which could cause consumers not to receive important operating or safety information. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free repair of the rear frame support and replacement of the owner's manual. American Honda is contacting all registered customers directly.
Why it was recalled
The rear frame support can fail during lifting, posing an impact hazard. The owner's manual can have missing or duplicated pages, which could cause consumers not to receive important operating or safety information.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free repair of the rear frame support and replacement of the owner's manual. American Honda is contacting all registered customers directly.
- Recall published
- September 10, 2014
- Units
- About 8,100
- Sold at / sales period
- Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide from June 2014 through July 2014 for about $4,500.