Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Recall 13026 · Nov 2, 2012 · Champion Power Equipment
8,600
units affected
8,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13026
- Date
- Nov 2, 2012
- Company
- Champion Power Equipment
- Units affected
- 8,600
- Product
- Portable generators
- Product type
- Generators
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves two models of Champion Power Equipment portable generators. Both models have a black frame with black and yellow control panels, a bar handle and two wheels. Model number 41332 has an open frame. The words "Champion Power Equipment" are on the control panel and "8250 starting watts" and "6500 running watts" are on the side of the fuel tank. Model number 41532 has side panels that cover the long sides of the fuel tank. The words "Champion Power Equipment" are on the side panel above the control panel, and "9000 starting watts" and "7000 running watts" are on the control panel. The model number and serial number are located on the side of the generator with the handle, on a tag on the crossbar above the yellow generator end cap. Model Number Serial Number Ranges 41332 11NOV2600701 to 11NOV2601500 41532 11NOV1400151 to 11NOV1400360 11DEC0700001 to 11DEC0700720 11DEC1301077 to 11DEC1402602 11DEC2201801 to 11DEC2203600 11DEC2501531 to 11DEC2503330 11DEC2801073 to 11DEC2801325
What can happen
Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Champion Power Equipment for a free repair kit to be installed by an authorized dealer. The consumer may also return the unit to Costco for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been 11 reports of fuel leaking from the generators, including eight reports of the generators catching fire and two of property damage.
- Sold at
- Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from December 2011 through July 2012 for about $699.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portable generators?
Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Champion Power Equipment for a free repair kit to be installed by an authorized dealer. The consumer may also return the unit to Costco for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire hazard.
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.