CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 14, 2008

Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard

This recall includes the General Power Products 6000 Watt portable generator and the Poulan Pro 6000 Watt portable generator with serial numbers 060400483 through 060600725. The serial number is stamped on the engine block which is located on the front of the engine below the generator's control panel. "General Power Products" and "6000 Generator" are printed on the side of the General Power Products generator. "Poulan Pro" and "6000 watts" are printed on the side of the Poulan Pro generator.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and, effective July 31, 2014, contact All Parts, which is now handling the recall, to determine if the generator's fuel valve is damaged and, if it is, to receive a free repair kit and instructions.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact All Parts toll-free at (877) 475-5660.

Recall Details

Sold At
Hardware and home improvement stores primarily located in Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio and Texas from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $600 and $800.
Injuries
General Power Products has received 14 reports of damaged fuel valves. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
09009

Product Information

Product Name
Portable Generators
Product Type
Generators
Number of Units
About 13,000
Imported By
General Power Products LLC, of Loveland, Ohio
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 475-5660
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact All Parts toll-free at (877) 475-5660.