CPSC recall · Reported February 25, 2014
Genie Recalls Garage Door Openers Due to Fire Hazard
The control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Gmi Holdings, Inc., dba The Genie Company, of Mt. Hope, Ohio recalled This recall involves Genie, models PowerMax 1200 and 1500, and Genie Pro, models TriloG 1….
Genie Recalls Garage Door Openers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Gmi Holdings, Inc., dba The Genie Company, of Mt. Hope, Ohio in February 25, 2014. Reason: The control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled garage car opener and con…. Verify recall #14114 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Gmi Holdings, Inc., dba The Genie Company, of Mt. Hope, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard..
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- agency class
- February 25, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14114 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
This recall involves Genie, models PowerMax 1200 and 1500, and Genie Pro, models TriloG 1200 and 1500, screw drive garage door openers. The garage openers are gray and have a rating of ¾ HPc for the models ending in 1200 and 1 HPc for the models ending in 1500. "Genie" and the model name appear on both sides of the opener. The serial numbers are printed on a label located on the side opposite to the light. Serial numbers for the recalled units start with the following five numbers: Genie Serial Number Genie Serial Number Genie Pro Serial Number 11214 11347 11214 11215 11348 11313 11235 12006 11332 11256 12009 11336 11298 12018 11347 11311 12019 11348 11312 12026 11349 11313 12027 11326 12034 11327 12036 11336 12037 11332 12038 12058
Reason for recall
The control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled garage car opener and contact Genie to receive a free repair kit, which includes a new control board and installation instructions.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14114 |
| Date reported | February 25, 2014 |
| Date initiated | February 25, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Gmi Holdings, Inc., dba The Genie Company, of Mt. Hope, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 10,000 in the U.S. and 8,000 in Canada |
| 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 and unplug the recalled garage car opener and contact Genie to receive a free repair kit,…
- Check the recall number (14114) 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
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