DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Recalled January 4, 2007 · CPSC recall 07072 · DEWALT

Hazard

A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.

Units

About 13,800

Incidents / injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900-watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The generators are black and yellow. "DEWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R" stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.

Contact

For more information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.DEWALT.com

Product

DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators

Manufacturer(s)

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.

Retailers

Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December 2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000.

Made in

Japan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →