CPSC2017-12-07
Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard
MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio
Hazard
The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investments to arrange for a free repair.
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com, apelectricgenerators.com, Climate Right.com, Homedepot.com, Houzz.com, Menards.com, PowerEquipmentDirect.com, and Walmart.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for between $580 and $600.
Affected count
About 4,500
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of the recalled generators overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Portable Inverter Generators
Consumer contact
MWE Investments toll-free at 855-944-3571 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@wpowereq.com , or online at www.westinghouseportablepower.com and click on “Product Safety” located at the top of the page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Westinghouse-Portable-Generators-Recalled-by-MWE-Investments-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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