CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of
CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators
Why was CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of recalled?
A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co., to arrange for a free tank replacement. Contact: Consumers may contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co. toll-free at (800) 888-2468 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information consumers can visit the company's website at www.devap.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Porter-Cable portable generators
- Company
- DeVilbiss Air Power Co., of Jackson, Tenn.
- Quantity
- About 600
- Sold at
- Major home centers nationwide sold these generators, from September 2001 through October 2001, for approximately $600.
- Recall date
- December 14, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of leaking fuel tanks, though no injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled gasoline-powered generators have the model number BSI550-W printed on the fuel tank between the handles. These generators also have the date code "09-10-01" printed on a bar code label on the gasoline tank support rail. The generators are red with a black fuel tank and have the brand "Porter-Cable" printed on the fuel tank. Generators produced on dates other than "09-10-01" are not included in this recall.