Big Muddy Motor Sports Generators recall: Fire Hazard
Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Big Muddy Motor Sports Generators recalled?
The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled generator and return it to any Buchheit store for an exchange or full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Big Muddy Motor Sports at (800) 678-3607 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buchheitonline.com or www.bigmuddymotorsports.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
- PowerPlus Generators
- Company
- Big Muddy Sports, of Perryville, Mo.
- Quantity
- About 450
- Sold at
- Buchheit retail stores in Illinois and Missouri during May 2009 for about $700.
- Recall date
- June 25, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received five reports of power surges resulting in damage to appliances. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled PowerPlus Generators are red with a black frame. The model number (BM7200 Power+) is printed on the side of the unit. Recalled units have a date of manufacture of 02/2009 labeled on the fuel tank.