Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic
Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard
Why was Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic recalled?
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Valsi is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected generators. Consumers should stop using their generators immediately and contact a Valsi dealer or Valsi customer service to make arrangements to have a replacement gas tank installed at no cost to the consumer. Contact: For more information, call the firm at (866) 260-4843 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email them at [email protected]
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
- Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators
- Company
- Corporativo Valsi S.A de C.V, Guadalajara, Mexico, Valsi Power Equipment Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 900
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores in Florida Gulf coast region; Highway Equipment and Supply, Orlando, FL; and Florida Department of Transportation, Orlando, FL sold these generators from September 2004 through August 2005 for between $400 and $900.
- Recall date
- March 22, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been 67 reports of fuel tank leaks. There have been no reported injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Valsi "G" model G38MG0750RV, G42MG0750RV, G55MG0900RV, and G65MG1100RV are portable generators with black plastic fuel tank, full lifting frame, and side control panel. The recalled generators are black with blue label and have "Valsi Generator" printed on the label.