Safety regulator, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators
Recall 02067 · Dec 14, 2001 · DeVilbiss Air Power Co.
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02067
- Date
- Dec 14, 2001
- Company
- DeVilbiss Air Power Co.
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- Porter-Cable portable generators
- Product type
- Generators
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled gasoline-powered generators have the model number BSI550-W printed on the fuel tank between the handles. These generators also have the date code "09-10-01" printed on a bar code label on the gasoline tank support rail. The generators are red with a black fuel tank and have the brand "Porter-Cable" printed on the fuel tank. Generators produced on dates other than "09-10-01" are not included in this recall.
What can happen
A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co., to arrange for a free tank replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of leaking fuel tanks, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Major home centers nationwide sold these generators, from September 2001 through October 2001, for approximately $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled porter-cable portable generators?
Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co., to arrange for a free tank replacement.
What is the hazard?
A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose 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.