Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores
Recall 09305 · Aug 13, 2009 · Homelite Consumer Products Inc.
51,750
units affected
51,750
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09305
- Date
- Aug 13, 2009
- Company
- Homelite Consumer Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 51,750
- Product
- Homelite, Husky and Black Max Brand Generators
- Product type
- Generators
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Homelite and Husky brand generators sold exclusively at Home Depot stores and Black Max brand generators sold exclusively at Sam's Club stores. Affected generators include Homelite models HG3500, HG3510, HG5700 and HG5700R, Husky models HU3650, HUCA5700 and HUCA7000 and Black Max models BM10700, BM10700A, BM10700B, BM10711A, BM10700DG, BM10700R, BM10700BR & BM10722G. Generators included in this recall have manufacturing date codes between BML306-BMM151, CHL122-CHM151 and CRL153-CRM059. The model number and manufacturing date code are included on the data label located on the top or side of the generator engine. Products with a green dot on the outside of the package or a silver dot on the fuel gauge face are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using their generator and contact Homelite Consumer Products Inc. (Homelite and Husky brands only) or Black Max (Black Max brands only) for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot and Sam's Club stores nationwide from July 2008 through May 2009 for between $480 and $1,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled homelite, husky and black max brand generators?
Consumers should immediately stop using their generator and contact Homelite Consumer Products Inc. (Homelite and Husky brands only) or Black Max (Black Max brands only) for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, 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.