CPSC recall · Reported October 14, 2008
Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard
The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled This recall includes the General Power Products 6000 Watt portable generator and the Poul….
Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 14, 2008. Reason: The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel s…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and, effective July 31, 2014, cont…. Verify recall #09009 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel s….
- None
- agency class
- October 14, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09009 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall includes the General Power Products 6000 Watt portable generator and the Poulan Pro 6000 Watt portable generator with serial numbers 060400483 through 060600725. The serial number is stamped on the engine block which is located on the front of the engine below the generator's control panel. "General Power Products" and "6000 Generator" are printed on the side of the General Power Products generator. "Poulan Pro" and "6000 watts" are printed on the side of the Poulan Pro generator.
Reason for recall
The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and, effective July 31, 2014, contact All Parts, which is now handling the recall, to determine if the generator's fuel valve is damaged and, if it is, to receive a free repair kit and instructions.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09009 |
| Date reported | October 14, 2008 |
| Date initiated | October 14, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 13,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the generators and, effective July 31, 2014, contact All Parts, which is now handling the…
- Check the recall number (09009) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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