Product Recall Number: 11-744
Why was Portable Generator Battery recalled?
The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries.
Product Recall Number: 11-744
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-06-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Portable Generator Battery
Description: The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 2,500
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: American Honda is contacting consumers and giving them the correct label. Consumers can either install the label themselves or contact a Honda dealer to install the label for free.
Sold At: Honda power equipment dealers nationwide from January 2011 to March 2011 for between $2,250 and $2,890.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: American Honda Motor Co. of Torrance, Calif.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed