American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and B

[SgtAlf]

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Ameri ... rn-Hazards

I came across this link.

 

[SgtAlf]

Recall Details
Description:
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:

 

[SgtAlf]

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

 

[JamesTXSD]

It probably won't affect folks who more likely use the portable Honda eu2000i type generators on their boats. The EG and EB 2800 generators are "contractor" type (open structure) generators, and considerably louder than the 2000.

The recalled models are like this...

 

[desertug]

I have one, great generator will run my new Rolair JC10 plus! I thought having compressed air in my tow truck might be useful on the road. Runs my trim guns as well. checked and is out of the serial number range. Whew 😀