Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard
Recall 06537 · Mar 22, 2006 · Valsi Corporation
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06537
- Date
- Mar 22, 2006
- Company
- Valsi Corporation
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators
- Product type
- Generators
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Valsi "G" model G38MG0750RV, G42MG0750RV, G55MG0900RV, and G65MG1100RV are portable generators with black plastic fuel tank, full lifting frame, and side control panel. The recalled generators are black with blue label and have "Valsi Generator" printed on the label.
What can happen
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
The fix
Valsi is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected generators. Consumers should stop using their generators immediately and contact a Valsi dealer or Valsi customer service to make arrangements to have a replacement gas tank installed at no cost to the consumer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been 67 reports of fuel tank leaks. There have been no reported injuries.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores in Florida Gulf coast region; Highway Equipment and Supply, Orlando, FL; and Florida Department of Transportation, Orlando, FL sold these generators from September 2004 through August 2005 for between $400 and $900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled valsi single phase portable generators?
Valsi is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected generators. Consumers should stop using their generators immediately and contact a Valsi dealer or Valsi customer service to make arrangements to have a replacement gas tank installed at no cost to the consumer.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
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.