The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·13026·Announced 2012-11-02

Champion Portable Generators Recalled by CPSC Due to Fire Hazard

Champion Power Equipment is recalling about 8,600 portable generators sold at Costco due to a fuel leak that poses a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with eight reported instances of the generators catching fire and two reports of property damage, meeting the criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Champion Power Equipment is recalling approximately 8,600 portable generators, including models 41332 and 41532, due to a fire hazard. The recall involves units sold exclusively at Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from December 2011 through July 2012 for approximately $699. The generators feature a black frame with black and yellow control panels, a bar handle, and two wheels.

The hazard exists because fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor. There have been 11 reports of fuel leaking from the generators, which includes eight reports of the generators catching fire and two reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately. They can contact Champion Power Equipment at (855) 236-9424 or visit www.championpowerequipment.com to obtain a free repair kit to be installed by an authorized dealer. Alternatively, consumers may return the unit to Costco for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Portable generators
Manufacturer
Champion Power Equipment, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Generators
Hazard
Affected units
8,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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