Recall #19-007 · Published October 10, 2018

Fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Portable Generator Fuel Tank Replacement Caps, Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis from Kelch on October 10, 2018. CPSC identifies this hazard: The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the portable generators and return the recalled fuel tank replacement cap to a Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free replacement.

Recalled B4363GS Fuel Tank Replacement Cap
Recalled B4363GS Fuel Tank Replacement Cap
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Affected model numbers

B4363GS
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: B4363GS.

Why it was recalled

The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the portable generators and return the recalled fuel tank replacement cap to a Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free replacement.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Brand
Kelch
Manufacturer
Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company
Recall number
19-007
Units
About 3,000
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Briggs & Stratton dealers and retailers nationwide from February 2017 through February 2018 for about $26.
Distributor
Briggs & Stratton Corporation of Wauwatosa, WI

Fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis

Recall contact information

Briggs & Stratton at 800-227-3798 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click support to reach the company or for dealer locations.

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