Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard

Portable Inverter Generators

Date of Recall
2017-12-07

CPSC Release Number
18-055

Manufactured In
China

Units
About 4,500

Distributor
MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio

Importer
MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio

Sold By
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.

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

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

Description

This recall involves Westinghouse iGen2500 and iPro2500 portable inverter generators used to power appliances, cell phones or other electronic devices. The iGen2500 has a bright blue plastic cover and has "Westinghouse iGen2500" printed in white lettering on the side and on the front of the generator. The Westinghouse iPro2500 has a plastic gray cover. "Westinghouse iPro2500" is printed in white lettering on the side and front of the generator. The number of watts is also printed on the side. It reads 2200 Running Watts and 2500 Peak Watts. The generators measure about 20 inches long by 18 wide inches by 11 inches tall. They weigh about 49 pounds.

Remedy
Repair

Consumer Contact
MWE Investments toll-free at 855-944-3571 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] , or online at www.westinghouseportablepower.com and click on "Product Safety" located at the top of the page.

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