CPSC recall · Reported January 4, 2007
DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. recalled The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900-watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 2….
DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard was recalled by Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. in January 4, 2007. Reason: A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for …. Verify recall #07072 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. issued this CPSC recall-A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a….
- None
- agency class
- January 4, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07072 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 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.
Reason for recall
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07072 |
| Date reported | January 4, 2007 |
| Date initiated | January 4, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. |
| Affected scope | About 13,800 |
| 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 the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, fre…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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