American Honda Recalls Portable Generators

Portable Generator Battery

Date of Recall

2011-06-23

CPSC Release Number

11-744

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 2,500

Manufacturer

American Honda Motor Co. of Torrance, Calif.

Sold By

Honda power equipment dealers nationwide from January 2011 to March 2011 for between $2,250 and $2,890.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

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 Number	Serial 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.

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

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