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The serial number is stamped on the engine block which is located on the front of the engine below the generator's control panel.
Why it was recalled
The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
General Power Products has received 14 reports of damaged fuel valves. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and, effective July 31, 2014, contact All Parts, which is now handling the recall, to determine if the generator's fuel valve is damaged and, if it is, to receive a free repair kit and instructions.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 09-009
- Units
- About 13,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hardware and home improvement stores primarily located in Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio and Texas from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $600 and $800.
- Importer
- General Power Products LLC, of Loveland, Ohio
Portable Generators
CPSC product type: Generators
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact All Parts toll-free at (877) 475-5660.
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Publication and verification
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