American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-12-21). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: EB2800i, EG2800i. About 34,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18072 |
| Published | 2017-12-21 |
| Last updated | 2017-12-21 |
| Products | Honda portable generators |
| Firm named in the title | American Honda |
| Firms | American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. (manufacturer); American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 34,000 |
| Model numbers | EB2800i, EG2800i |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Authorized Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2016 through November 2017 for about $1,150. |
Description
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
Hazard
The carburetor can leak gasoline, 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 inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 38 reports of fuel leakage from the generators. No fires or injuries have been reported.
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