Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10739 · May 25, 2010 · Cummins Power Generation
550
units affected
550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10739
- Date
- May 25, 2010
- Company
- Cummins Power Generation
- Units affected
- 550
- Product
- Portable Generators
- Product type
- Generators
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Cummins Onan Portable Generators. "Cummins Onan" and the model number are printed on the front of the generator. The serial number is printed on the generator's name plate. Only generators manufactured on or after June 2009 and before December 2009 are included in this recall. Model Numbers P5350 P5350c P5450e P5450ec P5550e Serial Numbers starting with F09 through L09
What can happen
Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Cummins for a refund. All known users have been contacted by the firm.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 25 reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2009 through February 2010 for between $700 and $1,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portable generators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Cummins for a refund. All known users have been contacted by the firm.
What is the hazard?
Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard 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.