Reported Mar 17, 2020
American Honda Recall of Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
American Honda Motor Company Inc., Torrance Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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. Consumers who took part in the previous recall for these generators should also take part in this recall.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo Portable Generators
- Amount recalled
- About 340,000 (about 200,000 units were previously recalled in 2019)
Where it was sold
Sold at 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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Honda has received 13 reports of the generator's inverter assembly short-circuiting while in use, including 10 reports of fire. No injuries or property damage reported.
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