Gas-powered generators
CPSC Recall #14-752 — September 10, 2014
Product
Gas-powered generators
Description
The rear frame support on 2014 Honda gasoline-powered 7,000-watt generators can fail during lifting. In addition, the owner's manual has missing or duplicated pages.
Hazard
The rear frame support can fail during lifting, posing an impact hazard. The owner's manual can have missing or duplicated pages, which could cause consumers not to receive important operating or safety information.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received two reports of incidents in Canada involving rear frame support failures. No injuries have been reported. The firm also received two reports of owner's manuals with errors.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free repair of the rear frame support and replacement of the owner's manual. American Honda is contacting all registered customers directly.
Units Affected
About 8,100
Sold At
Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide from June 2014 through July 2014 for about $4,500.
Manufactured In
India