Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard

Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 10739
Affected scope: About 550

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Loncin Industries Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves Cummins Onan Portable Generators. "Cummins Onan" and the model numbe….

Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Loncin Industries Ltd., of China in May 25, 2010. Reason: Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Cummins for a…. Verify recall #10739 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Loncin Industries Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: May 25, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10739 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, 6 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.

Product description

This recall involves Cummins Onan Portable Generators. "Cummins Onan" and the model number are printed on the front of the generator. The serial number is printed on the generator's name plate. Only generators manufactured on or after June 2009 and before December 2009 are included in this recall. Model Numbers P5350 P5350c P5450e P5450ec P5550e Serial Numbers starting with F09 through L09

Reason for recall

Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Cummins for a refund. All known users have been contacted by the firm.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	10739
Date reported	May 25, 2010
Date initiated	May 25, 2010
Recalling firm	Loncin Industries Ltd., of China
Affected scope	About 550
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 recalled generators and contact Cummins for a refund. All known users have been conta…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Cummins for a refund. All known users have been contacted by the firm.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 25, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10739.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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