The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13042·Announced 2012-11-15

Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fuel Leak Fire and Burn Hazards

American Honda is recalling about 150,600 EU2000i portable generators because a fuel hose can leak, posing fire and burn hazards. No fires or injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazards) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Co. Inc. is recalling about 150,600 Honda gasoline-powered portable generators with model number EU2000i. The affected units have serial numbers ranging from EAAJ-2260273 through EAAJ-2485025. These generators are black and red or have a camouflage design and measure approximately 20 inches long by 11 ½ inches wide by 16 ½ inches tall. The model number and "Honda" branding are printed on the side, and the serial number is located on the lower right side, rear corner of the unit.

The recall is being issued because the generator's fuel hose can leak, which poses fire and burn hazards. Honda is aware of four incidents of fuel leaks, but no fires or injuries have been reported. The generators were sold nationwide and online from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $1,150 and $1,400. Retailers included Honda Power Equipment dealers, Camping World, Gander Mountain, Grainger, Hertz Rental, John Deere, National Pump and Compressor, Northern Tool, Scheels Sporting, Sportsman's Warehouse, Sunbelt Rentals, True Value, United Rentals, White Cap, and Wholesale Sports.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact the nearest Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. For more information, consumers can call American Honda toll-free at (888) 888-3139 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website and click on "Recalls and Updates" under "Service and Support."

The recalled product

Product
Portable Generators
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Generators
Hazard
Affected units
150,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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