Honda Generator Recall

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American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Recall Date: December 21, 2017[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Recall Summary[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Name of Product: [FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]
[/FONT][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Honda portable generators[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Hazard: [FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Remedy: [FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Repair[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]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. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Consumer Contact: [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]American Honda toll-free at 888-888-3139 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 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.[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Pictures available here:[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif] [/FONT][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/A...table-Generators-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Recall Details[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Units: [FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]
[/FONT][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]About 34,000[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Description: [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT]This recall involves Honda portable gasoline generators with model numbers EB2800i and EG2800i. The recalled portable generators have a red front cover and a black metal frame. The EB2800i has a silver-colored control panel and the EG2800i has a black-colored control panel. “HONDA” and the generator model number are printed on the control panel. The serial number is located on a lower black metal frame towards the rear of the generator. The following model numbers, serial numbers and production date ranges are included in this recall:

Model	Serial Number Range	Production Date Range
EB2800i	EAAA -1000037 thru 1015421	2016/07/31 -2017/09/19
EG2800i	EABA -2000047 thru 2020152	2016/07/29 -2017/09/20

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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Incidents/Injuries: [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]The firm has received 38 reports of fuel leakage from the generators. No fires or injuries have been reported.[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Sold At:[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Authorized Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2016 through November 2017 for about $1,150.[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]Manufacturer(s):[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,sans-serif][FONT=Calibri,sans-serif]American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Distributor(s):
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

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[FONT=&quot]Manufactured In:
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