DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Recall 07072 · Jan 4, 2007 · Dewalt
13,800
units affected
13,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07072
- Date
- Jan 4, 2007
- Company
- Dewalt
- Units affected
- 13,800
- Product
- DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators
- Product type
- Generators
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900-watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The generators are black and yellow. "DEWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R" stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall.
What can happen
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December 2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dewalt dg2900 portable generators?
Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.
What is the hazard?
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock 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.