All Power Portable Generators Recalled by J.D. North America Due to Explosion, Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 16250 · Aug 25, 2016 · J.D. North America Corp.
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16250
- Date
- Aug 25, 2016
- Company
- J.D. North America Corp.
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- All Power portable gasoline generators
- Product type
- Portable Generators
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves All Power portable gasoline generators with model numbers APGG6000 and APGG7500. The black and red generators have a black fuel tank on top of the units. Model APGG6000 generators are rated at 6,000 watts and have UPC code 8 4676600055 3 and serial number JD29014S18035 through JD29014U020742. Model APGG7500 generators are rated at 7,500 watts and have UPC code 8 4676600056 0 and serial number JD42014S16027 through JD42014T210606. The model number is located on both sides of the unit. The UPC code and serial number can be found on a silver plate on the upper right hand-side of the back side panel.
What can happen
The fuel tank can leak, posing explosion, fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact J.D. North America to schedule a free replacement fuel tank, including installation.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 21 reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Big Sandy Superstores, Family Farm & Home, Inc., Home Owners Bargain Outlet, Mills Fleet Farm Corp., Nexcom West Coast and other stores nationwide and online at Bluestem.com, BrandsmartUSA.com, HomeDepot.com, hoboonline.com, jbtoolsales.com and other online retailers from March 2014 through May...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled all power portable gasoline generators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact J.D. North America to schedule a free replacement fuel tank, including installation.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tank can leak, posing explosion, fire and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.