CPSC2019-05-02
FIRMAN Power Equipment Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
FIRMAN Power Equipment of Peoria, Ariz.
Hazard
The generator's carbon canister can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or take the recalled generator to a FIRMAN service center for a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
Costco Wholesale warehouse stores and online at Costco.com and Costco.ca from January 2019 through March 2019 for about $500.
Affected count
About 19,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received nine reports of gas leaks from the carbon canister. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
FIRMAN P03615 generators
Consumer contact
FIRMAN Power Equipment toll-free at 844-459-8457 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.firmanpowerequipment.com and click on “Product Updates and Recalls” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/FIRMAN-Power-Equipment-Recalls-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Costco-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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