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Fire / OverheatingDecember 21, 2017CPSC #18072

American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Product
Generators
Units affected
34,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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

Hazard

The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.

Injuries

The firm has received 38 reports of fuel leakage from the generators. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Authorized Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2016 through November 2017 for about $1,150.

Photos

EB2800i portable generator
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