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American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • EU2200i portable generator
  • EU2200i portable generator in Camo
  • EU2200i portable generator Companion
  • EB2200i portable generator
  • Location of Serial Number
Name of Product:
Honda EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EB2200i Portable Generators
Hazard:

The portable generator can leak gasoline from the fuel valve, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
March 20, 2019
Units:
About 200,000
Consumer 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.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Honda EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EB2200i portable generators. The recalled portable generators were sold with a red or Camo cover. The names “HONDA” and the generator model name are printed on the control panel. The serial number is located on a lower corner of one of the side panels of the generator. The following model numbers and serial number ranges are being recalled:

 

 

Model

START SERIAL NUMBER

END SERIAL NUMBER

EB2200iTA

EAJT-1000001

EAJT-1005474

EU2200iTA

EU2200iTA1

EU2200iTA2

EAMT-1000001

EAMT-1260796

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

Honda has received 19 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel valve.  No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Authorized Honda Power Equipment Dealers and The Home Depot and other home improvement stores nationwide and online from February 2018 through February 2019 for about $1,100 to $1,300.
Manufacturer(s):
Thai Honda, of Thailand
Importer(s):

American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

Manufactured In:
Thailand
Recall number:
19-088
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