American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 23251 · Aug 3, 2023 · American Honda
250
units affected
250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23251
- Date
- Aug 3, 2023
- Company
- American Honda
- Units affected
- 250
- Product
- Honda Model EU7000is Portable Generators
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Honda Portable Generators with model number EU7000is. They are red and gray in color and measure about 33 inches long, 28 inches wide and 28 inches high. Honda and EU7000is are printed on the side of the generator. The following serial numbers are included in this recall: EEJD-1364963 through EEJD-1366026. The serial number decal is located inside the access door.
What can happen
The fuel filler cap can improperly seal, resulting in fuel and/or fuel vapor leaking, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable generators and contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Home Depot, Lowes and Amazon.com and authorized Honda power equipment dealers nationwide from December 2022 through May 2023 for about $6,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled honda model eu7000is portable generators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable generators and contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The fuel filler cap can improperly seal, resulting in fuel and/or fuel vapor leaking, posing a fire hazard.
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.