CPSC recall · Reported August 13, 2009
Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores
The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.c. recalled This recall involves Homelite and Husky brand generators sold exclusively at Home Depot s….
Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at… was recalled by Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.c. in August 13, 2009. Reason: The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using their generator and contact Homelite Consumer Pro…. Verify recall #09305 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.c. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers..
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- agency class
- August 13, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09305 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 involves Homelite and Husky brand generators sold exclusively at Home Depot stores and Black Max brand generators sold exclusively at Sam's Club stores. Affected generators include Homelite models HG3500, HG3510, HG5700 and HG5700R, Husky models HU3650, HUCA5700 and HUCA7000 and Black Max models BM10700, BM10700A, BM10700B, BM10711A, BM10700DG, BM10700R, BM10700BR & BM10722G. Generators included in this recall have manufacturing date codes between BML306-BMM151, CHL122-CHM151 and CRL153-CRM059. The model number and manufacturing date code are included on the data label located on the top or side of the generator engine. Products with a green dot on the outside of the package or a silver dot on the fuel gauge face are not included in the recall.
Reason for recall
The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using their generator and contact Homelite Consumer Products Inc. (Homelite and Husky brands only) or Black Max (Black Max brands only) for a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09305 |
| Date reported | August 13, 2009 |
| Date initiated | August 13, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.c. |
| Affected scope | About 51,750 |
| 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 their generator and contact Homelite Consumer Products Inc. (Homelite and Husky brands on…
- Check the recall number (09305) 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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