FIRMAN Power Equipment Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

The generator's carbon canister can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 19744
Affected scope: About 19,000

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves FIRMAN P03615 generators. The gas powered portable generators are ye….

FIRMAN Power Equipment Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively a… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 2, 2019. Reason: The generator's carbon canister can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and return them to the pl…. Verify recall #19744 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The generator's carbon canister can leak gas, posing a fire hazard..

None
agency class: May 2, 2019
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19744 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 FIRMAN P03615 generators. The gas powered portable generators are yellow and black and are equipped with remote start up to 165 feet away. The model number P03615 and date code 10/2018, 11/2018 or 12/2018 are printed on the white nameplate on the generator's fuel tank. Serial numbers range from 4829200012 through 4833913602 and are printed on the white nameplate on the fuel tank.

Reason for recall

The generator's carbon canister can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or take the recalled generator to a FIRMAN service center for a free inspection and 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	19744
Date reported	May 2, 2019
Date initiated	May 2, 2019
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 19,000
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 recalled generators and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or tak…

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The generator's carbon canister can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 2, 2019. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19744.

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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