American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall number 23251 · Announced August 3, 2023 · Appliance type: Power Banks & Chargers
Brand: American Honda Motor Co.
What is recalled
- Honda Model EU7000is Portable Generators
This recall involves Honda Portable Generators with model number EU7000is. They are red and gray in color and measure about 33 inches long, 28 inches wide and 28 inches high. Honda and EU7000is are printed on the side of the generator. The following serial numbers are included in this recall: EEJD-1364963 through EEJD-1366026. The serial number decal is located inside the access door.
Hazard
- The fuel filler cap can improperly seal, resulting in fuel and/or fuel vapor leaking, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable generators and contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Remedy type: Repair.
Injuries reported to CPSC
- None reported
Who sold it
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California
- Home Depot, Lowes and Amazon.com and authorized Honda power equipment dealers nationwide from December 2022 through May 2023 for about $6,000.
Country of manufacture: India.
Consumer contact
American Honda Motor 888-888-3139 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday email at https://crmshonda.my.salesforce-sites.com/service/pew2c or online at www.powerequipment.honda.com and click on "Recalls and Updates" at the bottom of the page for more information.
If you own one of these, stop using it and follow the remedy above. Check the official notice before acting.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls (SaferProducts.gov recall API) — record 23251, data month August 2023. Read the official CPSC notice.