CPSC2019-03-20
American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Thai Honda, of Thailand
Hazard
The portable generator can leak gasoline from the fuel valve, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.
Sold at
Authorized Honda Power Equipment Dealers and The Home Depot and other home improvement stores nationwide and online from February 2018 through February 2019 for about $1,100 to $1,300.
Affected count
About 200,000
Injuries reported
Honda has received 19 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel valve. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Honda EU2200i, EU220i Companion and EB2200i Portable Generators
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/American-Honda-Recalls-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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