Porter-Cable Portable Generators Recalled for Fuel Leak Fire Hazard
DeVilbiss Air Power Co. is recalling about 600 Porter-Cable portable generators because a hole in the fuel tank can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard from fuel leaks, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
DeVilbiss Air Power Co. is recalling about 600 Porter-Cable portable generators. The recall is due to a small hole in the generator's fuel tank where it mounts to the frame, which can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The recalled gasoline-powered generators have the model number BSI550-W printed on the fuel tank between the handles. These generators also have the date code "09-10-01" printed on a bar code label on the gasoline tank support rail. The generators are red with a black fuel tank and have the brand "Porter-Cable" printed on the fuel tank. Generators produced on dates other than "09-10-01" are not included in this recall.
Major home centers nationwide sold these generators from September 2001 through October 2001 for approximately $600. DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of leaking fuel tanks, though no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co. to arrange for a free tank replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Porter-Cable portable generators
- Manufacturer
- DeVilbiss Air Power Co., of Jackson, Tenn.
- Affected units
- 600
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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