Recalls / 2011-06-23

American Honda Recalls Portable Generators

11744 · Recalled 2011-06-23 · CPSC page

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

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Portable Generator Battery		About 2,500

Parties

Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co.
Made in: China
Sold at: Honda power equipment dealers nationwide, 250, 890.

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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Source: CPSC recall 11744. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.