CPSC recall 16-250, announced August 25, 2016, covers J.D. North America All Power portable gasoline generators (about 12,000 units). The fuel tank can leak, posing explosion, fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 21 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact J.D. Recall contact: call (844) 287-4655, go to www.allpoweramerica.com, or email apggrecall@jdna.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.
UPC or product codes
846766000553846766000560Model APGG6000 generators are rated at 6,000 watts and have UPC code 8 4676600055 3 and serial number JD29014S18035 through JD29014U020742.
Which products are included?
This recall involves All Power portable gasoline generators with model numbers APGG6000 and APGG7500. The black and red generators have a black fuel tank on top of the units. Model APGG6000 generators are rated at 6,000 watts and have UPC code 8 4676600055 3 and serial number JD29014S18035 through JD29014U020742. Model APGG7500 generators are rated at 7,500 watts and have UPC code 8 4676600056 0 and serial number JD42014S16027 through JD42014T210606. The model number is located on both sides of the unit. The UPC code and serial number can be found on a silver plate on the upper right hand-side of the back side panel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fuel tank can leak, posing explosion, fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 21 reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact J.D. North America to schedule a free replacement fuel tank, including installation.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- J.D. North America
- Product type
- Generators
- Recall number
- 16-250
- Units
- About 12,000 (in addition, 300 were sold in Mexico)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Big Sandy Superstores, Family Farm & Home, Inc., Home Owners Bargain Outlet, Mills Fleet Farm Corp., Nexcom West Coast and other stores nationwide and online at Bluestem.com, BrandsmartUSA.com, HomeDepot.com, hoboonline.com, jbtoolsales.com and other online retailers from March 2014 through May 2016 for between $510 and $725.
- Importer
- J.D. North America Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Distributor
- J.D. North America Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.
All Power portable gasoline generators
CPSC product type: Portable Generators
Recall contact information
J.D. North America toll-free at (844) 287-4655 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at apggrecall@jdna.com, or online at www.allpoweramerica.com and click on the APGG Recall link for more information.
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