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Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot is CPSC recall #13036, announced on November 13, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are printed on a plate on the rear of the generators with serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ. The remedy is consumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact pramac america to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line.. Affected brands: Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co., Pramac America LLC.
The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are printed on a plate on the rear of the generators with serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ.
Affected products
Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators
Recalled brands
Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co., Pramac America LLC
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line.
Recall date
November 13, 2012
CPSC recall #13036 covers Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 13, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are printed on a plate on the rear of the generators with serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ.
The CPSC remedy for recall #13036 is consumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact pramac america to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Powermate-Generators-Recall-to-Repair-by-Pramac-America-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Home-Depot. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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