Recall #20-090 · Published March 17, 2020

Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo Portable Generators

American Honda Recall of Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo Portable Generators from Honda EB2200i on March 17, 2020. CPSC identifies this hazard: The portable generator's inverter assembly can short circuit with the presence of salt water. This causes the unit to smoke or catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The official remedy states: 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. Consumers who took part in the previous recall for these generators should also take part in this recall.

Recalled EB2200i portable generator
Recalled EB2200i portable generator
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What to check on the product label

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Additional identifying details

The serial number is located on a lower corner of one of the side panels of the generator.

Why it was recalled

The portable generator's inverter assembly can short circuit with the presence of salt water. This causes the unit to smoke or catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

Honda has received 13 reports of the generator's inverter assembly short-circuiting while in use, including 10 reports of fire. No injuries or property damage 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 repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers who took part in the previous recall for these generators should also take part in this recall.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Recall number
20-090
Units
About 340,000 (about 200,000 units were previously recalled in 2019)
Manufactured in
Thailand
Sold at / sales period
Authorized Honda Power Equipment Dealers, The Home Depot and other home improvement stores nationwide, and online from February 2018 through January 2020 for between $1,100 to $1,300.
Importer
American Honda Motor Company Inc., Torrance Calif.

Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo 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 https://powerequipment.honda.com/ and click on “Recalls and Updates” at the bottom of the page for more information.

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