Consumer product recall

Honda Portable Generators recalled due to fire hazard

Starting date:
February 17, 2020
Posting date:
February 17, 2020
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Fire Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-72335

Last updated: 2020-02-18

Summary

  • Product: Honda EU2200i and Honda EB2200i Portable Generators
  • Issue: If exposed to salt water, salt water may enter the AC output connector inside the generator, posing a fire hazard.
  • What to do: Honda will be contacting all known purchasers directly and advise them to bring the generator to an authorized Honda dealer for repair.

Affected products

Honda EU2200i and Honda EB2200i Portable Generators

Product description

The EU2200i generator has a black front cover and black metal frame. The words "HONDA" in white lettering and model number "EU2200i" in red lettering with a white outline are printed on the front of the generator (black control panel).

The EB2200i generator has a black front cover and black metal frame. The words "HONDA" in white lettering and model number "EB2200i" in white lettering with a red outline are printed on the front of the generator (black control panel).

The following serial numbers and date code ranges are being recalled:
Model Serial Number Range Date Code Range
EU2200i EAMT1102906 - 2098178  10/31/2017 to 11/10/2019
EB2200i EAJT1008415 - 1011222 10/31/2017 to 11/10/2019

 

 

Hazard identified

If exposed to salt water, salt water may enter the area of the AC output connector inside the generator, posing a fire hazard.

As of January 31, 2020, Honda Canada has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 24,508 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The affected products were sold from October 2017 to November 2019.

Place of origin

Manufactured in Thailand

Companies

Distributor
Honda Canada Inc.
Markham
Ontario
CANADA
Manufacturer
Thai Toyo Denso Co., Ltd.
Kabinburi
THAILAND

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What you should do

Honda will be contacting all known purchasers directly and advise them to bring the generator to an authorized Honda dealer for repair. 

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.