The unit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The firm has received four reports of the generator overheating or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves ECHO EGi-2300 Watt Generators with model number EGi-2300 and a serial number between EU19483D010001 through EU21021N010180.
The model and serial number is printed on the data label on the bottom left hand of the side panel.
The generators are orange and black with “ECHO” and “EGi-2300” printed on the side.
The generators, manufactured in China, were sold at independent ECHO outdoor power equipment dealers nationwide and online at www.HomeDepot.com from February 2020, through June 2021, for about $850.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact ECHO for instructions on how to obtain a free repair. ECHO is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Consumers may contact Echo at (800) 432-3246 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.Echo-USA.com and click on “Support-Help” at the top of the page for more information.