CPSC recall · Reported October 10, 2018
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Portable Generator Fuel Tank Replacement Caps, Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company recalled This recall involves model B4363GS fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis for Bri….
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Portable Generator Fuel Tank Replacement Caps, Due to Fire Haza… was recalled by Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company in October 10, 2018. Reason: The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the portable generators and return the recalled f…. Verify recall #19007 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posi….
- None
- agency class
- October 10, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19007 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 model B4363GS fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis for Briggs & Stratton portable generators that use a plastic non-vented fuel tank. The fuel tank replacement caps are black and are missing the vent within the clear lens covering the fuel gauge. The fuel caps can be identified by visually inspecting the clear lens for a vent hole towards the bottom of the gauge. The caps are about 2.5 inches in diameter and 1.25 inches in width. Two 5.5 inch metal rods extend from the bottom of the caps to support a float that moves the needle in the fuel gauge. The fuel tank replacement caps have KELCH stamped into the bottom of the cap.
Reason for recall
The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the portable generators and return the recalled fuel tank replacement cap to a Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19007 |
| Date reported | October 10, 2018 |
| Date initiated | October 10, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company |
| Affected scope | About 3,000 |
| 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 portable generators and return the recalled fuel tank replacement cap to a Briggs & S…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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