CPSC recall · Reported December 14, 2001
CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators
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.
DeVilbiss Air Power Co., of Jackson, Tenn. recalled The recalled gasoline-powered generators have the model number BSI550-W printed on the fu….
CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators was recalled by DeVilbiss Air Power Co., of Jackson, Tenn. in December 14, 2001. Reason: A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power …. Verify recall #02067 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
DeVilbiss Air Power Co., of Jackson, Tenn. issued this CPSC recall-A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard….
- None
- agency class
- December 14, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02067 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co., to arrange for a free tank replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02067 |
| Date reported | December 14, 2001 |
| Date initiated | December 14, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | DeVilbiss Air Power Co., of Jackson, Tenn. |
| Affected scope | About 600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co., to arrange for a free tank replacem…
- Check the recall number (02067) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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