The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16250·Announced 2016-08-25

All Power Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled for Fuel Tank Leak Hazards

J.D. North America is recalling All Power portable gasoline generators because the fuel tank can leak, posing explosion, fire, and burn 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 risk-of-harm product (explosion, fire, and burn hazards) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

J.D. North America Corp. is recalling All Power portable gasoline generators, specifically models APGG6000 and APGG7500. The recall involves approximately 12,000 units sold in the United States and 300 units sold in Mexico. These black and red generators feature a black fuel tank on top of the unit. The model APGG6000 is rated at 6,000 watts, while the model APGG7500 is rated at 7,500 watts.

The recall is being issued because the fuel tank can leak, which poses explosion, fire, and burn hazards. The company has received 21 reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

The generators were sold at various retail locations, including Big Sandy Superstores, Family Farm & Home, Inc., Home Owners Bargain Outlet, Mills Fleet Farm Corp., and Nexcom West Coast, as well as online retailers such as Bluestem.com, BrandsmartUSA.com, HomeDepot.com, and hoboonline.com. Sales occurred from March 2014 through May 2016 for prices between $510 and $725. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact J.D. North America to schedule a free replacement fuel tank, including installation.

The recalled product

Product
All Power portable gasoline generators
Manufacturer
J.D. North America Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Generators
Hazard
Affected units
12,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 846766000553
  • 846766000560

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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