CPSC2018-10-10

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Portable Generator Fuel Tank Replacement Caps, Due to Fire Hazard

Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company

Product photos

Recalled B4363GS Fuel Tank Replacement Cap

The recalled fuel tank caps have KELCH stamped into the bottom of the cap

Hazard

The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the portable generators and return the recalled fuel tank replacement cap to a Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free replacement.

Sold at

Briggs & Stratton dealers and retailers nationwide from February 2017 through February 2018 for about $26.

Affected count

About 3,000

Injuries reported

None reported

Manufactured in

United States

Remedy type

Replace

Products

Fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis

Consumer contact

Briggs & Stratton at 800-227-3798 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click support to reach the company or for dealer locations.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Briggs--Stratton-Recalls-Portable-Generator-Fuel-Tank-Replacement-Caps-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

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