CPSC recall 06-537, announced March 22, 2006, covers Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators (about 900 units). The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries. The notice cites 67 incident reports. Valsi is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected generators. Recall contact: call (866) 260-4843, or email export@valsi.com.mx.
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
The recalled generators are black with blue label and have "Valsi Generator" printed on the label.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 67 reports of fuel tank leaks. There have been no reported injuries.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Valsi Single Phase
- Manufacturer
- Corporativo Valsi S.A de C.V, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Product type
- Generators
- Recall number
- 06-537
- Units
- About 900
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Valsi Power Equipment Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators
CPSC product type: Generators
Recall contact information
For more information, call the firm at (866) 260-4843 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email them at export@valsi.com.mx
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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