Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled October 14, 2008 · CPSC recall 09009 · Portable

Recalled General Power Products 6000 Watt portable generator

Recalled Poulan Pro 6000 Watt portable 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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and, effective July 31, 2014, contact All Parts, which is now handling the recall, to determine if the generator's fuel valve is damaged and, if it is, to receive a free repair kit and instructions.

Units

About 13,000

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.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact All Parts toll-free at (877) 475-5660.

Product

Portable Generators

Imported by

General Power Products LLC, of Loveland, Ohio

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

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