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Product Recall Number: 18-072

Why was Honda portable generators recalled?

The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.

Honda portable generators
Here's product recall specific data for Honda portable generators.

  • Product Recall Number: 18-072

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-12-21

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Honda portable generators

  • Description:

  • Hazard Description: The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 34,000

  • Incidents: The firm has received 38 reports of fuel leakage from the generators. No fires or injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a local authorized Honda Power Equipment service dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.

  • Sold At: Authorized Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2016 through November 2017 for about $1,150.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

  • Distributors: American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

  • Manufactured In: U.S.

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed