CPSC2006-03-22
Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard
Corporativo Valsi S.A de C.V, Guadalajara, Mexico
Hazard
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
Remedy
Valsi is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected generators. Consumers should stop using their generators immediately and contact a Valsi dealer or Valsi customer service to make arrangements to have a replacement gas tank installed at no cost to the consumer.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores in Florida Gulf coast region; Highway Equipment and Supply, Orlando, FL; and Florida Department of Transportation, Orlando, FL sold these generators from September 2004 through August 2005 for between $400 and $900.
Affected count
About 900
Injuries reported
There have been 67 reports of fuel tank leaks. There have been no reported injuries.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators
Consumer contact
For more information, call the firm at (866) 260-4843 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email them at export@valsi.com.mx
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Valsi-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Generators-with-Plastic-Fuel-Tanks-For-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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