American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 18072 · Dec 21, 2017 · American Honda
34,000
units affected
34,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18072
- Date
- Dec 21, 2017
- Company
- American Honda
- Units affected
- 34,000
- Product
- Honda portable generators
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 38 reports of fuel leakage from the generators. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2016 through November 2017 for about $1,150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled honda portable generators?
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.
What is the hazard?
The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.