CPSC2008-10-14
Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard
General Power Products LLC, of Loveland, Ohio
Hazard
The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and, effective July 31, 2014, contact All Parts, which is now handling the recall, to determine if the generator's fuel valve is damaged and, if it is, to receive a free repair kit and instructions.
Sold at
Hardware and home improvement stores primarily located in Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio and Texas from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $600 and $800.
Affected count
About 13,000
Injuries reported
General Power Products has received 14 reports of damaged fuel valves. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Portable Generators
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact All Parts toll-free at (877) 475-5660.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Portable-Generators-Recalled-by-General-Power-Products-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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