RecalledRecall 18-072Published

Honda portable generators

American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Hazard
FireBurn
Units
About 34,000 units
Incidents
38 reports
Remedy
Repair

CPSC recall 18-072, announced December 21, 2017, covers Honda portable generators (about 34,000 units). The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 38 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 888-888-3139, or go to powerequipment.honda.com.

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

Additional identifying details

"HONDA" and the generator model number are printed on the control panel.

Which products are included?

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

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 38 reports of fuel leakage from the generators. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Honda
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Product type
Generators
Recall number
18-072
Units
About 34,000
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Authorized Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2016 through November 2017 for about $1,150.
Distributor
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

Recall contact information

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.

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