The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·19007·Announced 2018-10-10

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Generator Fuel Caps Due to Fire Hazard

Briggs & Stratton is recalling specific fuel tank replacement caps for portable generators because they lack ventilation holes, creating 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 where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Briggs & Stratton is recalling model B4363GS fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis for portable generators that use a plastic non-vented fuel tank. The recall involves approximately 3,000 units. These caps are black, about 2.5 inches in diameter, and feature two 5.5-inch metal rods extending from the bottom to support a float. The word "KELCH" is stamped into the bottom of the cap.

The hazard exists because the replacement caps lack the necessary ventilation holes within the clear lens covering the fuel gauge. This design flaw allows pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected caps were sold at Briggs & Stratton dealers and retailers nationwide from February 2017 through February 2018 for approximately $26. Consumers should immediately stop using the portable generators and return the recalled fuel tank replacement cap to a Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free replacement. For more information, consumers can contact Briggs & Stratton at 800-227-3798 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.briggsandstratton.com.

The recalled product

Product
Fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis
Manufacturer
Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company
Category
Consumer Product — Generator Parts
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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