Recall #07-559 · Published June 19, 2007
Stationary Natural Gas and Propane Fueled Generators
CPSC published a recall notice for Stationary Natural Gas and Propane Fueled Generators from Cummins Power Generation Inc. on June 19, 2007. CPSC identifies this hazard: The generator's fuel shut-off valve can fail to close, resulting in a gas leak from the unit. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these generators immediately, place the Operators switch in "OFF" and maintain this status until the upgrade is completed. The local distributor or dealer should be contacted to schedule a free, on-site repair by a Cummins Power Generation authorized trained technician.
Why it was recalled
The generator's fuel shut-off valve can fail to close, resulting in a gas leak from the unit. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these generators immediately, place the Operators switch in "OFF" and maintain this status until the upgrade is completed. The local distributor or dealer should be contacted to schedule a free, on-site repair by a Cummins Power Generation authorized trained technician.
- Recall published
- June 19, 2007
- Units
- About 3,300
- Sold at / sales period
- Cummins Power Generation's authorized distributors and dealers nationwide and www.costco.com from January 2005 through February 2007 for a retail cost of between $8,000 to $25,000 (depending on the model, retail outlet, and date of purchase).