American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Honda EU2200i and EB2200i Portable Generators

Date of Recall

2019-03-20

CPSC Release Number

19-731

Manufactured In

Thailand

Units

About 200,000

Importer

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

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

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

Description

This recall involves Honda EU2200i and EB2200i portable generators. The recalled portable generators were sold with a red 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

Repair

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.

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