Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

Portable generators

Date of Recall

2012-11-02

CPSC Release Number

13-026

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(855) 236-9424

Units

About 8,600

Manufacturer

Champion Power Equipment, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

Sold By

Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from December 2011 through July 2012 for about $699.

Problem/Hazard

Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

There have been 11 reports of fuel leaking from the generators, including eight reports of the generators catching fire and two of property damage.

Description

This recall involves two models of Champion Power Equipment portable generators. Both models have a black frame with black and yellow control panels, a bar handle and two wheels.

Model Number	Serial Number Ranges
41332	11NOV2600701 to 11NOV2601500
41532	11NOV1400151 to 11NOV1400360
	11DEC0700001 to 11DEC0700720
	11DEC1301077 to 11DEC1402602
	11DEC2201801 to 11DEC2203600
	11DEC2501531 to 11DEC2503330
	11DEC2801073 to 11DEC2801325

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Champion Power Equipment for a free repair kit to be installed by an authorized dealer. The consumer may also return the unit to Costco for a full refund.

Consumer Contact

Champion Power Equipment; toll-free at (855) 236-9424, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, e-mail [email protected], or online at www.championpowerequipment.com, then click on the red "Important Product Recall Notice" link for more information.

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