CPSC recall 20-090, announced March 17, 2020, covers Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo Portable Generators (about 340,000 units). The portable generator's inverter assembly can short circuit with the presence of salt water. The notice cites 13 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a local authorized Honda Power Equipment service dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 888-888-3139, or go to powerequipment.honda.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The serial number is located on a lower corner of one of the side panels of the generator.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo portable generators. The recalled portable generators were sold with a red or Camo cover. The name "HONDA" and the generator model name are printed on the control panel. The serial number is located on a lower corner of one of the side panels of the generator. The model names and serial number ranges that are being recalled: Model Name Serial Number Range EB2200i EAJT -1000001 thru 1011342 EU2200i EAMT-1000001 thru 2098790 EU2200i Companion EAMT-1000001 thru 2098790 EU2200i Camo EAMT-1000001 thru 2098790
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Honda
- Product type
- Generators
- 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.
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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