Portable Generator Battery
CPSC Recall #11-744 — June 22, 2011
Product
Portable Generator Battery
Description
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 2,500
Sold At
Honda power equipment dealers nationwide from January 2011 to March 2011 for between $2,250 and $2,890.
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co. of Torrance, Calif.
Manufactured In
China