CPSC recall · Reported December 21, 2017
American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. recalled This recall involves Honda portable gasoline generators with model numbers EB2800i and EG….
American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. in December 21, 2017. Reason: The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a local autho…. Verify recall #18072 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards..
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- agency class
- December 21, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18072 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves Honda portable gasoline generators with model numbers EB2800i and EG2800i. The recalled portable generators have a red front cover and a black metal frame. The EB2800i has a silver-colored control panel and the EG2800i has a black-colored control panel. "HONDA" and the generator model number are printed on the control panel. The serial number is located on a lower black metal frame towards the rear of the generator. The following model numbers, serial numbers and production date ranges are included in this recall: Model Serial Number Range Production Date Range EB2800i EAAA -1000037 thru 1015421 2016/07/31 -2017/09/19 EG2800i EABA -2000047 thru 2020152 2016/07/29 -2017/09/20
Reason for recall
The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a local authorized Honda Power Equipment service dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18072 |
| Date reported | December 21, 2017 |
| Date initiated | December 21, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 34,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a local authorized Honda Power Equipment service deal…
- Check the recall number (18072) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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