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Product recall · CPSCOctober 14, 2008Serious
Portable Generators
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and, effective July 31, 2014, contact All Parts, which is now handling the recall, to determine if the generator's fuel valve is damaged and, if it is, to receive a free repair kit and instructions.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact All Parts toll-free at (877) 475-5660.
The product
This recall includes the General Power Products 6000 Watt portable generator and the Poulan Pro 6000 Watt portable generator with serial numbers 060400483 through 060600725. The serial number is stamped on the engine block which is located on the front of the engine below the generator's control panel. "General Power Products" and "6000 Generator" are printed on the side of the General Power Products generator. "Poulan Pro" and "6000 watts" are printed on the side of the Poulan Pro generator.
Details
- Units affected
- About 13,000
- Recall date
- October 14, 2008
- Brand
- General Power Products LLC, of Loveland, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- General Power Products has received 14 reports of damaged fuel valves. No injuries have been reported.
Hardware and home improvement stores primarily located in Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio and Texas from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $600 and $800.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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