American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 13042. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The generator's fuel hose can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact the nearest Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
CPSC recall 13042 has the recall date 15 Nov 2012. The notice names the firm American Honda Motor. The recall has about 150,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Generators.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Honda is aware of four incidents of fuel leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 150,600 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Honda gasoline-powered portable generators with model number EU2000i and serial numbers EAAJ-2260273 through EAAJ-2485025. The generators are black and red in color or have a camouflage design. They measure about 20 inches long by 11 ½ inches wide by 16 ½ inches tall. "Honda," "EU converter" and the model number 2000i are printed on the side of the generator. "Companion" is printed on the side of some EU2000i models. The serial number is located on the lower right side, rear corner of the generator. |
| Product | Portable Generators, About 150,600, Generators |
| Sold at | Honda Power Equipment dealers, Camping World, Gander Mountain, Grainger, Hertz Rental, John Deere, National Pump and Compressor, Northern Tool, Scheels Sporting, Sportsman's Warehouse, Sunbelt Rentals, True Value, United Rentals, White Cap and Wholesale Sports store nationwide and online from… |
| Distributor | American Honda Motor Co. Inc |
| Made in | Japan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 150,600Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 34%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Generators
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name American Honda Motor
- 46
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13042. https://recallregister.com/product/1247-american-honda-recalls-portable-generators-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13042 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Honda is aware of four incidents of fuel leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Honda Power Equipment dealers, Camping World, Gander Mountain, Grainger, Hertz Rental, John Deere, National Pump and Compressor, Northern Tool, Scheels Sporting, Sportsman's Warehouse, Sunbelt Rentals, True Value, United Rentals, White Cap and Wholesale Sports store nationwide and online from…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13042?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13042?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 150,600