CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators
USCPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators
Recalling Firm: DeVilbiss Air Power Co., of Jackson, Tenn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-DeVilbiss-Air-Power-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Porter-Cable-Portable-Generators |
| Title | CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/generator.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Porter-Cable portable generator |
| Hazards › Name | A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of leaking fuel tanks, though no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Porter-Cable portable generators |
| Products › Type | Generators |
| Products › Category I D | 1974 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 600 |
| Recall I D | 2066 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co., to arrange for a free tank replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Major home centers nationwide sold these generators, from September 2001 through October 2001, for approximately $600. |
| Recall Date | 2001-12-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 02067 |
| Manufacturers › Name | DeVilbiss Air Power Co., of Jackson, Tenn. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co. toll-free at (800) 888-2468 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information consumers can visit the company's website at www.devap.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-08T00:00:00 |
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