CPSC2011-06-23
American Honda Recalls Portable Generators
American Honda Motor Co. of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard
The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries.
Remedy
American Honda is contacting consumers and giving them the correct label. Consumers can either install the label themselves or contact a Honda dealer to install the label for free.
Sold at
Honda power equipment dealers nationwide from January 2011 to March 2011 for between $2,250 and $2,890.
Affected count
About 2,500
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Portable Generator Battery
Consumer contact
For more information, contact American Honda between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday toll-free at (888) 888-3139 or visit the firm's website at www.hondapowerequipment.com/products/recalls
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/American-Honda-Recalls-Portable-GeneratorsDon't want to check this manually?
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