American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
USAmerican Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The generator's fuel hose can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Honda gasoline-powered portable generators with model number EU2000i and serial numbers EAAJ-2260273 through EAAJ-2485025. The generators are black and red in color or have a camouflage design. They measure about 20 inches long by 11 ½ inches wide by 16 ½ inches tall. "Honda," "EU converter" and the model number 2000i are printed on the side of the generator. "Companion" is printed on the side of some EU2000i models. The serial number is located on the lower right side, rear corner of the generator.
Affected Products
Portable Generators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/American-Honda-Recalls-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.132120.EU2000%2520companion%252010-31-12LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Honda Portable Generator |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.132122.13042%2520serial.bmp |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Serial Number Location |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.132124.EU2000_camo%252010-31-12LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Honda Portable Generator |
| Hazards › Name | The generator's fuel hose can leak, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Honda is aware of four incidents of fuel leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Portable Generators |
| Products › Type | Generators |
| Products › Category I D | 1974 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 150,600 |
| Recall I D | 1247 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact the nearest Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Honda Power Equipment dealers, Camping World, Gander Mountain, Grainger, Hertz Rental, John Deere, National Pump and Compressor, Northern Tool, Scheels Sporting, Sportsman's Warehouse, Sunbelt Rentals, True Value, United Rentals, White Cap and Wholesale Sports store nationwide and online from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $1,150 and $1,400. |
| Recall Date | 2012-11-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Honda gasoline-powered portable generators with model number EU2000i and serial numbers EAAJ-2260273 through EAAJ-2485025. The generators are black and red in color or have a camouflage design. They measure about 20 inches long by 11 ½ inches wide by 16 ½ inches tall. "Honda," "EU converter" and the model number 2000i are printed on the side of the generator. "Companion" is printed on the side of some EU2000i models. The serial number is located on the lower right side, rear corner of the generator. |
| Distributors › Name | American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 13042 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | American Honda; Phone toll-free (888) 888-3139, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://powerequipment.honda.com and click on "Recalls and Updates" under "Service and Support" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |
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