The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13036·Announced 2012-11-13

Powermate Sx 5500 Portable Generators Recalled for Fire Hazard

Pramac America is recalling Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators because a defective fuel filter allows gasoline to leak, posing 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 (gasoline leak) which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source explicitly states that no fires or injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Pramac America LLC is recalling approximately 7,700 Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators due to a fire hazard. The fuel filter on these units allows gasoline to leak, which can ignite. Pramac America has received 51 reports of fuel filter leakage, but no fires or injuries have been reported.

The recalled generators are black with wheels and have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side. The model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500 are printed on a plate on the rear of the unit. Serial numbers for the recalled units range from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ. The generators were manufactured by Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co. of China.

These generators were sold exclusively at Home Depot stores in the northeast, mid-west, and southeast United States from February 2012 through August 2012 for about $550. Consumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit, which includes a replacement filter, hose, and hose clamps for the fuel line.

The recalled product

Product
Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators
Manufacturer
Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Generators
Hazard
Affected units
7,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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