FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 25, 2009
Release #09-257 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 678-3607
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: PowerPlus Generators
Units: About 450
Importer: Big Muddy Sports, of Perryville, Mo.
Hazard: The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of power surges resulting in damage to appliances. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled PowerPlus Generators are red with a black frame. The model number (BM7200 Power+) is printed on the side of the unit. Recalled units have a date of manufacture of 02/2009 labeled on the fuel tank.
Sold at: Buchheit retail stores in Illinois and Missouri during May 2009 for about $700.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Customers should immediately stop using the recalled generator and return it to any Buchheit store for an exchange or full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Big Muddy Motor Sports at (800) 678-3607 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.buchheitonline.com or www.bigmuddymotorsports.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
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