Recall #14-752 · Published September 10, 2014

Gas-powered generators

American Honda Recalls Gas-Powered Generators Due to Impact Hazard and Owner’s Manual Error (Recall Alert)

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.

2014 Honda EU7000isN AT, 7,000-watt, gas-powered generator
2014 Honda EU7000isN AT, 7,000-watt, gas-powered generator
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Affected model numbers

000-WATTEU7000ISN
Additional identifying details

The full model name "EU7000isN AT" is on the UPC label near the fuel level indicator on the top of the generator.

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.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received two reports of incidents in Canada involving rear frame support failures. No injuries have been reported. The firm also received two reports of owner's manuals with errors.

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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Honda Siel Power Products Ltd., of India
Recall number
14-752
Units
About 8,100
Manufactured in
India
Sold at / sales period
Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide from June 2014 through July 2014 for about $4,500.
Importer
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

Gas-powered generators

CPSC product type: Portable Generators

Recall contact information

American Honda toll-free at (888) 888-3139 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.powerequipment.honda.com and click on Recalls and Updates under the heading Service and Support at the bottom of the page for more information.

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