American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced December 21, 2017 CPSC #18072

Quick answer

American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #18072, announced on December 21, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: American Honda Motor Company Inc..

Hazard

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

Affected products

Honda portable generators

Recalled brands

American Honda Motor Company Inc.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

December 21, 2017

Categories

Honda portable generators

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18072?

CPSC recall #18072 covers American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 21, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #18072?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18072 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/American-Honda-Recalls-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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