Recall 09-305, published August 13, 2009
Homelite, Husky and Black Max Brand Generators
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
HUCA7000The model number and manufacturing date code are included on the data label located on the top or side of the generator engine.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
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.
- Recall published
- August 13, 2009
- Category
- Generators
- Units
- About 51,750
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot and Sam's Club stores nationwide from July 2008 through May 2009 for between $480 and $1,600.
