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Fire / OverheatingMay 2, 2019CPSC #19744

FIRMAN Power Equipment Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

Product
Generators
Units affected
19,000
Remedy
refund, repair

What was recalled

This recall involves FIRMAN P03615 generators. The gas powered portable generators are yellow and black and are equipped with remote start up to 165 feet away. The model number P03615 and date code 10/2018, 11/2018 or 12/2018 are printed on the white nameplate on the generator's fuel tank. Serial numbers range from 4829200012 through 4833913602 and are printed on the white nameplate on the fuel tank.

Hazard

The generator's carbon canister can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

The firm has received nine reports of gas leaks from the carbon canister. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Costco Wholesale warehouse stores and online at Costco.com and Costco.ca from January 2019 through March 2019 for about $500.

Photos

FIRMAN portable generator front right viewFIRMAN portable generator front left viewFIRMAN portable generator front top view
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