CPSC2009-08-13
Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Hazard
The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their generator and contact Homelite Consumer Products Inc. (Homelite and Husky brands only) or Black Max (Black Max brands only) for a free repair kit.
Sold at
Home Depot and Sam's Club stores nationwide from July 2008 through May 2009 for between $480 and $1,600.
Affected count
About 51,750
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Homelite, Husky and Black Max Brand Generators
Consumer contact
For additional information regarding Homelite or Husky brand generators, contact Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.homelite.com. For additional information regarding Black Max brand generators, contact Black Max at (800) 726-5760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visiting www.blackmaxtools.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Homelite-Husky-and-Black-Max-Generators-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Home-Depot-and-Sams-Club-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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