American Honda Recall of Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2020-03-17 · 20090
Hazards
The portable generator's inverter assembly can short circuit with the presence of salt water. This causes the unit to smoke or catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
20090
Date
2020-03-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo Portable Generators
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized Honda Power Equipment Dealers, The Home Depot and other home improvement stores nationwide, and online from February 2018 through January 2020 for between $1,100 to $1,300.
Importer(s)
American Honda Motor Company Inc., Torrance Calif.
Country of manufacture
Thailand
Description
This recall involves Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo portable generators. The recalled portable generators were sold with a red or Camo cover. The name "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 model names and serial number ranges that are being recalled: Model Name Serial Number Range EB2200i EAJT -1000001 thru 1011342 EU2200i EAMT-1000001 thru 2098790 EU2200i Companion EAMT-1000001 thru 2098790 EU2200i Camo EAMT-1000001 thru 2098790