CPSC recall 09-305, announced August 13, 2009, covers Homelite, Husky and Black Max Brand Generators (about 51,750 units). The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. 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 contact: call (800) 242-4672 or (800) 726-5760, or go to www.homelite.com.
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 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Generators
- Recall number
- 09-305
- Units
- About 51,750
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot and Sam's Club stores nationwide from July 2008 through May 2009 for between $480 and $1,600.
- Distributor
- Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Homelite, Husky and Black Max Brand Generators
CPSC product type: Generators
Recall contact information
For additional information regarding Homelite or Husky brand generators, contact Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.homelite.com. For additional information regarding Black Max brand generators, contact Black Max at (800) 726-5760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visiting www.blackmaxtools.com
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