American Honda recalls portable generators

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The generator can leak gasoline from the fuel valve

American Honda Motor Company of Torrance, Calif., is recalling about 200,000 Honda EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EB2200i portable generators.

The generator can leak gasoline from the fuel valve, posing fire and burn hazards.

The firm has received 19 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel valve. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Honda EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EB2200i portable generators. The recalled portable generators were sold with a red or camo cover.

The names “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 following model numbers and serial number ranges are being recalled:

Model

START SERIAL NUMBER

END SERIAL NUMBER

EB2200iTA

EAJT-1000001

EAJT-1005474

EU2200iTA

EU2200iTA1

EU2200iTA2

EAMT-1000001

EAMT-1260796

The generators, manufactured in Thailand, were sold at authorized Honda Power Equipment Dealers and The Home Depot and other home improvement stores nationwide and online from February 2018, through February 2019, for about $1,100 to $1,300.

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 repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may 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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