American Honda Recall of Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo Portable Generators
Date of Recall
2020-03-17CPSC Release Number
20-090Manufactured In
ThailandUnits
About 340,000 (about 200,000 units were previously recalled in 2019)Importer
American Honda Motor Company Inc., Torrance Calif.Sold By
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.Problem/Hazard
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.Injuries/Incidents
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.Description
Remedy
RepairConsumer 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 Comments
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