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RecallCPSCcpsc-857BATTERY HAZARD

American Honda Recalls Portable Generators

Category
Units Affected
2,500
Recall Date
June 23, 2011
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Battery Hazard
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-857.

Only portable generator model numbers EM4000SX, EM5000SXK3 and EM6500SXK2 with hazard labels printed in Japanese are affected. The word Honda and the model numbers are located on the side of the generator. The battery is located above the wheel. The model number and serial numbers are located on the generator frame. The recalled serial numbers are: Model Number Serial Number EM4000SX EBRC-1000015 to 1000518 EM5000SXK3 EBMC-1000005 to 1001184 EM6500SXK2 EBJC-1000017 to 1000857

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-857.

American Honda is contacting consumers and giving them the correct label. Consumers can either install the label themselves or contact a Honda dealer to install the label for free.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Honda Power Equipment Dealers Nationwide From January 2011 To March 2011 For Between $2,250 And $2,890. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-857.

For more information, contact American Honda between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday toll-free at (888) 888-3139 or visit the firm's website at www.hondapowerequipment.com/products/recalls

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Honda Power Equipment Dealers Nationwide From January 2011 To March 2011 For Between $2,250 And $2,890. Recall FAQ

Honda Power Equipment Dealers Nationwide From January 2011 To March 2011 For Between $2,250 And $2,890. is the subject of a furniture recall: American Honda Recalls Portable Generators. The notice was published on June 23, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,500 units are potentially affected.