American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Honda portable generators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/American-Honda-Recalls-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/660_1.png |
| Images › Caption | EB2800i portable generator |
| Hazards › Name | The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 38 reports of fuel leakage from the generators. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Honda portable generators |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 34,000 |
| Recall I D | 8216 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2016 through November 2017 for about $1,150. |
| Recall Date | 2017-12-21T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Distributors › Name | American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 18072 |
| Manufacturers › Name | American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-12-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |