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
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-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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