CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators

Active Recall Announced December 14, 2001 CPSC #02067

Quick answer

CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators is CPSC recall #02067, announced on December 14, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled gasoline-powered generators have the model number BSI550-W printed on the fuel tank between the handles. These generators also have the date code "09-10-01" printed on a bar code label on the gasoline tank support rail. The generators are red with a black fuel tank and have the brand "Porter-Cable" printed on the fuel tank. Generators produced on dates other than "09-10-01" are not included in this recall. The remedy is consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact devilbiss air power co., to arrange for a free tank replacement.. Affected brand: DeVilbiss Air Power Co..

Hazard

The recalled gasoline-powered generators have the model number BSI550-W printed on the fuel tank between the handles. These generators also have the date code "09-10-01" printed on a bar code label on the gasoline tank support rail. The generators are red with a black fuel tank and have the brand "Porter-Cable" printed on the fuel tank. Generators produced on dates other than "09-10-01" are not included in this recall.

Affected products

Porter-Cable portable generators

Recalled brands

DeVilbiss Air Power Co.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co., to arrange for a free tank replacement.

Recall date

December 14, 2001

Categories

Generators

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02067?

CPSC recall #02067 covers CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 14, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled gasoline-powered generators have the model number BSI550-W printed on the fuel tank between the handles. These generators also have the date code "09-10-01" printed on a bar code label on the gasoline tank support rail. The generators are red with a black fuel tank and have the brand "Porter-Cable" printed on the fuel tank. Generators produced on dates other than "09-10-01" are not included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #02067?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02067 is consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact devilbiss air power co., to arrange for a free tank replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-DeVilbiss-Air-Power-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Porter-Cable-Portable-Generators. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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