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

Recalled May 2, 2019 · CPSC recall 19744 · FIRMAN Power Equipment

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Hazard
The generator's carbon canister can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Refund · Repair
Units
About 19,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received nine reports of gas leaks from the carbon canister. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or take the recalled generator to a FIRMAN service center for a free inspection and repair.

Contact

FIRMAN Power Equipment toll-free at 844-459-8457 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.firmanpowerequipment.com and click on “Product Updates and Recalls” for more information.

Product
FIRMAN P03615 generators
Imported by
FIRMAN Power Equipment of Peoria, Ariz.
Retailers
Costco Wholesale warehouse stores and online at Costco.com and Costco.ca from January 2019 through March 2019 for about $500.
Made in
China

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