CPSC recall 11744
Portable Generator Battery
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-06-23
On 2016-06-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Portable Generator Battery by American Honda Motor, citing 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 adequ….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11744 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2011-06-23 |
| Published | 2016-06-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | American Honda Motor |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Portable Generator Battery | 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
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/American-Honda-Recalls-Portable-Generators
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