DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 4, 2007 CPSC #07072

Quick answer

DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #07072, announced on January 4, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900-watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The generators are black and yellow. "DEWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R" stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall. The remedy is consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact dewalt to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.. Affected brand: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co..

Hazard

The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900-watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The generators are black and yellow. "DEWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R" stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall.

Affected products

DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators

Recalled brands

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.

Recall date

January 4, 2007

Categories

Generators

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07072?

CPSC recall #07072 covers DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 4, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900-watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The generators are black and yellow. "DEWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R" stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #07072?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07072 is consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact dewalt to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.. 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 DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard 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/2007/DEWALT-Recalls-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Electric-Shock-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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