Portable Inverter Generators recall 18-055

Portable Inverter Generators

Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Portable Inverter Generators from MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio on December 7, 2017. CPSC identifies this hazard: The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investments to arrange for a free repair.

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Why it was recalled

The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received four reports of the recalled generators overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investments to arrange for a free repair.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand: MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio
Recall number: 18-055
Units: About 4,500
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: Online at Amazon.com, apelectricgenerators.com, Climate Right.com, Homedepot.com, Houzz.com, Menards.com, PowerEquipmentDirect.com, and Walmart.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for between $580 and $600.
Importer: MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio
Distributor: MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio