CPSCGeneral Alert
Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Published: June 25, 2009Recall ID: 09257Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled PowerPlus Generators are red with a black frame. The model number (BM7200 Power+) is printed on the side of the unit. Recalled units have a date of manufacture of 02/2009 labeled on the fuel tank.
Affected Products
PowerPlus Generators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Big-Muddy-Motor-Sports-Recalls-Generators-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/77850e37fdf144bab0996862ba720573.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Generator |
| Hazards › Name | The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received five reports of power surges resulting in damage to appliances. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | PowerPlus Generators |
| Products › Type | Generators |
| Products › Category I D | 1974 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 450 |
| Recall I D | 5349 |
| Remedies › Name | Customers should immediately stop using the recalled generator and return it to any Buchheit store for an exchange or full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Big Muddy Sports, of Perryville, Mo. |
| Retailers › Name | Buchheit retail stores in Illinois and Missouri during May 2009 for about $700. |
| Recall Date | 2009-06-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled PowerPlus Generators are red with a black frame. The model number (BM7200 Power+) is printed on the side of the unit. Recalled units have a date of manufacture of 02/2009 labeled on the fuel tank. |
| Recall Number | 09257 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Big Muddy Motor Sports at (800) 678-3607 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buchheitonline.com or www.bigmuddymotorsports.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |