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Fire / OverheatingOctober 14, 2008CPSC #09009

Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Generators
Units affected
13,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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.

Injuries

General Power Products has received 14 reports of damaged fuel valves. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Recalled General Power Products 6000 Watt portable generatorRecalled Poulan Pro 6000 Watt portable generator
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