CPSCGeneral Alert
American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: March 20, 2019Recall ID: 19088Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The portable generator can leak gasoline from the fuel valve, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Honda EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EB2200i portable generators. The recalled portable generators were sold with a red or Camo cover. The names "HONDA" and the generator model name are printed on the control panel. The serial number is located on a lower corner of one of the side panels of the generator. The following model numbers and serial number ranges are being recalled: Model START SERIAL NUMBER END SERIAL NUMBER EB2200iTA EAJT-1000001 EAJT-1005474 EU2200iTA EU2200iTA1 EU2200iTA2 EAMT-1000001 EAMT-1260796
Affected Products
Honda EU2200i, EU220i Companion and EB2200i Portable Generators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/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/pic1_28.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | EU2200i portable generator |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_74.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | EU2200i portable generator in Camo |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_58.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | EU2200i portable generator Companion |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic2_20.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | EB2200i portable generator |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic3_17.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Location of Serial Number |
| Hazards › Name | The portable generator can leak gasoline from the fuel valve, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Honda has received 19 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel valve. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Honda EU2200i, EU220i Companion and EB2200i Portable Generators |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 200,000 |
| Recall I D | 8513 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a local authorized Honda Power Equipment service dealer to schedule a free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Importers › Name | American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Honda Power Equipment Dealers and The Home Depot and other home improvement stores nationwide and online from February 2018 through February 2019 for about $1,100 to $1,300. |
| Recall Date | 2019-03-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Honda EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EB2200i portable generators. The recalled portable generators were sold with a red or Camo cover. The names "HONDA" and the generator model name are printed on the control panel. The serial number is located on a lower corner of one of the side panels of the generator. The following model numbers and serial number ranges are being recalled: Model START SERIAL NUMBER END SERIAL NUMBER EB2200iTA EAJT-1000001 EAJT-1005474 EU2200iTA EU2200iTA1 EU2200iTA2 EAMT-1000001 EAMT-1260796 |
| Recall Number | 19088 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Thai Honda, of Thailand |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | American Honda toll-free at 888-888-3139 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 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 | 2019-03-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Thailand |