Honda Portable Generator Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard
Honda recalls EB2800i and EG2800i portable generators due to carburetor leaks causing fire and burn risks. Stop use immediately.
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The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
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What happened, in plain English
American Honda Motor Company is recalling certain portable gasoline generators because the carburetor can leak gasoline, creating a fire and burn hazard. The affected units include model numbers EB2800i and EG2800i produced between July 2016 and September 2017. Consumers are advised to stop using these generators right away. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3691-honda-portable-generator-recall-fire-and-burn-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3691-honda-portable-generator-recall-fire-and-burn-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8216
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“Honda Portable Generator Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3691-honda-portable-generator-recall-fire-and-burn-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8216 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/American-Honda-Recalls-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards).
Why it’s dangerous
The carburetor on these generators may leak gasoline. This fuel leakage poses a significant risk of fire and burns to users in normal operation.
Who’s affected
Owners of Honda portable gasoline generators, specifically those with model numbers EB2800i or EG2800i purchased from authorized dealers or Home Depot between September 2016 and November 2017.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the control panel for "HONDA" and the model number (EB2800i or EG2800i). The EB2800i has a silver control panel, while the EG2800i has a black one. Both have a red front cover and black metal frame. Verify the serial number on the lower rear frame against the recall ranges: EB2800i serials EAAA-1000037 through 1015421, or EG2800i serials EABA-2000047 through 2020152.
- Brand
Honda- Product
Honda portable generators- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop Using The Generator
Immediately cease operation of the recalled generator to prevent potential fire or burn injuries.
Contact A Service Dealer
Call a local authorized Honda Power Equipment service dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Authorized Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2016 through November 2017 for about $1,150.”
Sold nationwide.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8216 — Honda Portable Generator Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard Hello, I own a Honda Portable Generator Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard that is covered by recall 8216 from Honda. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8216 (December 21, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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