The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09009·Announced 2008-10-14

General Power Products Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard

General Power Products is recalling about 13,000 portable generators because a damaged fuel valve can cause fuel leaks and fire hazards.

What this means for you

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

General Power Products LLC is recalling approximately 13,000 6000 Watt portable generators, including models branded as General Power Products and Poulan Pro. The recall affects units with serial numbers 060400483 through 060600725, which were manufactured in China. The serial number is stamped on the engine block on the front of the engine below the control panel.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment, which may cause fuel to leak or spill during use. General Power Products has received 14 reports of damaged fuel valves, but no injuries have been reported.

These generators were sold for between $600 and $800 at hardware and home improvement stores primarily in Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas from June 2008 through September 2008. Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact All Parts, which is handling the recall, to determine if the fuel valve is damaged and to receive a free repair kit and instructions if necessary.

The recalled product

Product
Portable Generators
Manufacturer
General Power Products LLC, of Loveland, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Generators
Hazard
Affected units
13,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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