DEWALT Portable Generators recall: Electric Shock Hazard
DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Why was DEWALT Portable Generators recalled?
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair. Contact: For more information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.DEWALT.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
- DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators
- Company
- DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
- Quantity
- About 13,800
- Sold at
- Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December 2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000.
- Recall date
- January 4, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900-watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The generators are black and yellow. "DEWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R" stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall.