Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09257 · Jun 25, 2009 · Big Muddy Motor Sports
450
units affected
450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09257
- Date
- Jun 25, 2009
- Company
- Big Muddy Motor Sports
- Units affected
- 450
- Product
- PowerPlus Generators
- Product type
- Generators
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled PowerPlus Generators are red with a black frame. The model number (BM7200 Power+) is printed on the side of the unit. Recalled units have a date of manufacture of 02/2009 labeled on the fuel tank.
What can happen
The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers.
The fix
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled generator and return it to any Buchheit store for an exchange or full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of power surges resulting in damage to appliances. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Buchheit retail stores in Illinois and Missouri during May 2009 for about $700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled powerplus generators?
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled generator and return it to any Buchheit store for an exchange or full refund.
What is the hazard?
The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers.
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.