American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 19088 · announced March 20, 2019 · Thai Honda · 200,000 units affected
The product
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
The hazard
The portable generator can leak gasoline from the fuel valve, posing fire and burn hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Honda has received 19 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel valve. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.