American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall at a glance

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

Is my product affected?

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• Honda portable generators · About 34,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2016 through November 2017 for about $1,150.; American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer contact

American Honda toll-free at 888-888-3139 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 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.

Recall history and context

American Honda appears in 26 CPSC recalls on record. See all American Honda recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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