Recalls / 2020-03-17

American Honda Recall of Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

20090 · Recalled 2020-03-17 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo portable generators. The recalled portable generators were sold with a red or Camo cover. The name "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 model names and serial number ranges that are being recalled: Model Name Serial Number Range EB2200i EAJT -1000001 thru 1011342 EU2200i EAMT-1000001 thru 2098790 EU2200i Companion EAMT-1000001 thru 2098790 EU2200i Camo EAMT-1000001 thru 2098790

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a local authorized Honda Power Equipment service dealer to schedule a free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers who took part in the previous recall for these generators should also take part in this recall.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo Portable Generators		About 340,000 (about 200,000 units were previously recalled in 2019)

Parties

Importer: American Honda Motor Company Inc., Torrance Calif.
Made in: Thailand
Sold at: Authorized Honda Power Equipment Dealers, The Home Depot, other home improvement, online, 100 to $1, 300.

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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Recalled EU2200i Companion portable generator

Recalled EU2200i Camo portable generator

Source: CPSC recall 20090. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.