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[#1] Posted: Oct 27 2008 - 5:18:37 PM |  |  |
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CPSC Alert #09-009
General Power Products, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled about 13,000 portable generators because 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.
Inspectors seeing these generators being used as stand-by powerloss generators in a home should inform their client about this recall and advise the homeowner to immediately stop using the generator and contact General Power Products to determine if the generator’s fuel valve is damaged and, if it is, to receive a free repair kit and instructions.
Name of Product: Portable Generators
Importer: General Power Products LLC, of Loveland, Ohio
Incidents/Injuries: General Power Products has received 14 reports of damaged fuel valves. No injuries have been reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: 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.
Manufactured in: China
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact General Power Products toll-free at (877) 428-3769 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.generalpowerproducts.com
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Portable Generators Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
