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Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard

Note: New consumer contact and phone number.

  • Picture of Recalled General Power Products 6000 Watt portable generator
  • Picture of Recalled General Power Products 6000 Watt portable generator
Name of Product:
Portable Generators
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:
Inspect
New Instructions
Repair
Recall Date:
October 14, 2008
Units:

About 13,000

Consumer Contact

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

Phone

Recall Details

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.

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold At:
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.
Importer(s):

General Power Products LLC, of Loveland, Ohio

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-009

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