Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Hazard

The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 11717
Affected scope: About 600

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

Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. recalled This recall involves gas-powered Poulan Pro Generators designed for residential use. Mode….

Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. in January 20, 2011. Reason: The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Husqvarna to …. Verify recall #11717 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: January 20, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11717 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 gas-powered Poulan Pro Generators designed for residential use. Models included in the recall are: PP4300, PP6600, PP6600E and PP7600E, all serial numbers. The generator's model number can be found on the front of the fuel tank on the Serial Number Plate. The generators are black and marigold color, measure 21.5" H x 26.6" L x 21.3" range from 4.4 to 7.6 KW with two handles and two wheels.

Reason for recall

The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Husqvarna to arrange a free repair.

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	11717
Date reported	January 20, 2011
Date initiated	January 20, 2011
Recalling firm	Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c.
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 immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Husqvarna to arrange a free repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Husqvarna to arrange a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 20, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11717.

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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