Powermate Generators to Repair by Pramac America recall: Fire Hazard
Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Why was Powermate Generators to Repair by Pramac America recalled?
The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line. Contact: Pramac America LLC at (800) 445-1805 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or www.powermate.com and click on the Generator tab and then the Expert Advice followed by the Service Notification link for more information.
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
- Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators
- Company
- Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co., of China, Pramac America LLC, of Kearney, Neb.
- Quantity
- About 7700
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores in northeast, mid-west and southeast United States from February 2012 through August 2012 for about $550.
- Recall date
- November 13, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- Pramac America has received 51 reports of fuel filter leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are printed on a plate on the rear of the generators with serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ.