Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Recall 13036 · Nov 13, 2012 · Powermate Generators
7,700
units affected
7,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13036
- Date
- Nov 13, 2012
- Company
- Powermate Generators
- Units affected
- 7,700
- Product
- Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators
- Product type
- Generators
- Remedy
- Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are printed on a plate on the rear of the generators with serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ.
What can happen
The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pramac America has received 51 reports of fuel filter leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores in northeast, mid-west and southeast United States from February 2012 through August 2012 for about $550.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled powermate sx 5500 portable generators?
Consumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line.
What is the hazard?
The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, 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.