Honda Canada Inc. recalls Honda Portable Generator
- Starting date:
- January 23, 2018
- Posting date:
- January 23, 2018
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Burn Hazard, Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-65752
Affected products
Honda Portable Generator
Product description
This recall involves the Honda Portable Generator, Model EG2800i. The generator has a red front cover and black metal frame. The words "HONDA" in white lettering and model number "EG2800i" in white lettering with a red outline are printed on the front of the generator (black control panel). The product is intended to be an additional power supply for consumers.
| Model | Serial Number Range | Production Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| EG2800i | EABA-2000047 to EABA-2020152 | July 29, 2016 to September 20, 2017 |
Hazard identified
The generator can leak fuel, posing a potential burn and fire hazard.
As of January 17, 2018, the company has received no reports of incidents or injury in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 960 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected product was sold from October 2017 to November 2017.
Place of origin
Manufactured in USA.
Companies
- Distributor
-
Honda Canada Inc.
Markham
Ontario
CANADA
- Manufacturer
-
HONDA POWER EQUIPMENT MFG. (HPE)
Haw River
Alabama
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers who have purchased a Honda Portable Generator should contact Honda Canada Inc. to determine if they have the affected product. Honda Canada Inc. will perform an inspection of the product and replace the part as necessary.
For more information, consumers may contact Honda Canada Inc. by telephone at 1-888-946-6329, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST or online.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.