Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard

The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 18055
Affected scope: About 4,500

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

Mwe Investments of Columbus, Ohio recalled This recall involves Westinghouse iGen2500 and iPro2500 portable inverter generators used….

Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Mwe Investments of Columbus, Ohio in December 7, 2017. Reason: The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investmen…. Verify recall #18055 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Mwe Investments of Columbus, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: December 7, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18055 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 Westinghouse iGen2500 and iPro2500 portable inverter generators used to power appliances, cell phones or other electronic devices. The iGen2500 has a bright blue plastic cover and has "Westinghouse iGen2500" printed in white lettering on the side and on the front of the generator. The Westinghouse iPro2500 has a plastic gray cover. "Westinghouse iPro2500" is printed in white lettering on the side and front of the generator. The number of watts is also printed on the side. It reads 2200 Running Watts and 2500 Peak Watts. The generators measure about 20 inches long by 18 wide inches by 11 inches tall. They weigh about 49 pounds.

Reason for recall

The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investments to arrange for 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	18055
Date reported	December 7, 2017
Date initiated	December 7, 2017
Recalling firm	Mwe Investments of Columbus, Ohio
Affected scope	About 4,500
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 MWE Investments to arrange for a free repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 7, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18055.

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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