The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11717·Announced 2011-01-20

Husqvarna Recalls Poulan Pro Generators Due to Fire Hazard

Husqvarna Professional Products is recalling about 600 Poulan Pro generators because a carburetor failure can cause gasoline leaks, posing a fire hazard.

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 due to fuel leakage, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Husqvarna Professional Products Inc. is recalling about 600 gas-powered Poulan Pro Generators designed for residential use. The recall includes models PP4300, PP6600, PP6600E, and PP7600E with all serial numbers. These generators are black and marigold, measure 21.5 inches high by 26.6 inches long by 21.3 inches wide, and range from 4.4 to 7.6 KW. The model number is located on the front of the fuel tank on the Serial Number Plate.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The generator's carburetor can fail, allowing gasoline to leak. The firm has received four reports of fuel leakage, but no injuries have been reported.

The generators were sold at Poulan Pro and Husqvarna authorized dealers nationwide from July 2010 through September 2010 for between $600 and $1,000. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Husqvarna to arrange a free repair. For more information or to schedule a repair, consumers can call Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.husqvarna.us/december2010Alert.

The recalled product

Product
Poulan Pro Generators
Manufacturer
Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Generators
Hazard
Affected units
600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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