American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Honda portable generators |
| Units | About 34,000 |
| Hazards | The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Remedies | 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. |
| Manufacturers | American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
Details
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
Consumer Contact
American Honda toll-free at 888-888-3139 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 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.
