Fire and burn

American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled 2017-12-21. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 34,000Units
2017-12-21Recall date
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
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
The hazard
The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
Injuries
The firm has received 38 reports of fuel leakage from the generators. No fires or injuries have been reported.
The 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.

The details

ProductsHonda portable generators
Made byAmerican Honda Motor Company Inc
Made inUnited States
Sold atHome Depot
CPSC recall number18072
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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