American Honda Recalls Portable Generators
Source: CPSC Recall #11744
Recall Date
2011-06-23
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co. of Torrance, Calif.
Units Affected
About 2,500
Products Involved
Portable Generator Battery
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.
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Honda power equipment dealers nationwide from January 2011 to March 2011 for between $2,250 and $2,890.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28