Recall #18-072 · Published December 21, 2017

Honda portable generators

American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Honda portable generators from Honda on December 21, 2017. CPSC identifies this hazard: The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards. The official remedy states: 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.

EB2800i portable generator
EB2800i portable generator
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Affected model numbers

EB2800IEG2800I
Additional identifying details

"HONDA" and the generator model number are printed on the control panel.

Why it was recalled

The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 38 reports of fuel leakage from the generators. No fires or injuries have been 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 inspection and repair.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Honda
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Recall number
18-072
Units
About 34,000
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Authorized Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2016 through November 2017 for about $1,150.
Distributor
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

Honda portable generators

Recall contact information

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.

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