CPSC2012-11-02
Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Champion Power Equipment, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Hazard
Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Champion Power Equipment for a free repair kit to be installed by an authorized dealer. The consumer may also return the unit to Costco for a full refund.
Sold at
Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from December 2011 through July 2012 for about $699.
Affected count
About 8,600
Injuries reported
There have been 11 reports of fuel leaking from the generators, including eight reports of the generators catching fire and two of property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Portable generators
Consumer contact
Champion Power Equipment; toll-free at (855) 236-9424, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, e-mail support@cpeauto.com, or online at www.championpowerequipment.com, then click on the red "Important Product Recall Notice" link for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Portable-Generators-Recalled-by-Champion-Power-Equipment-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-CostcoDon't want to check this manually?
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