American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-12-21 · 18072
Hazards
The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
18072
Date
2017-12-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Honda portable generators
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Authorized Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2016 through November 2017 for about $1,150.
Distributor(s)
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Country of manufacture
United States
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