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American Honda Recalls Portable Generators

Name of Product:
Portable Generator Battery
Hazard:
The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
June 23, 2011
Units:
About 2,500
Consumer Contact

For more information, contact American Honda between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday toll-free at (888) 888-3139 or visit the firm's website at www.hondapowerequipment.com/products/recalls

Recall Details

Description:

Only portable generator model numbers EM4000SX, EM5000SXK3 and EM6500SXK2 with hazard labels printed in Japanese are affected. The word Honda and the model numbers are located on the side of the generator. The battery is located above the wheel. The model number and serial numbers are located on the generator frame. The recalled serial numbers are:

 

Model NumberSerial Number
EM4000SX EBRC-1000015 to 1000518
EM5000SXK3 EBMC-1000005 to 1001184
EM6500SXK2 EBJC-1000017 to 1000857
Remedy:

American Honda is contacting consumers and giving them the correct label. Consumers can either install the label themselves or contact a Honda dealer to install the label for free.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Honda power equipment dealers nationwide from January 2011 to March 2011 for between $2,250 and $2,890.
Manufacturer(s):
American Honda Motor Co. of Torrance, Calif.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
11-744

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