CPSCGeneral Alert
Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Published: May 25, 2010Recall ID: 10739Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Cummins Onan Portable Generators. "Cummins Onan" and the model number are printed on the front of the generator. The serial number is printed on the generator's name plate. Only generators manufactured on or after June 2009 and before December 2009 are included in this recall. Model Numbers P5350 P5350c P5450e P5450ec P5550e Serial Numbers starting with F09 through L09
Affected Products
Portable Generators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Cummins-Power-Generation-Recalls-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/db004dc3c2aa455e862fca18646530f5.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled generator P5350 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/32edf0f70d1540cbb05a64846367c81f.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled generator P5350c |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a15b7fc056ca46efa286514e13069bfb.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled generator P5450e |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e0125e3172ee4315a07b27fc6afb94e3.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled generator P5450ec |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/040576aff9a84a179aca18eecb624237.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled generator P5550e |
| Hazards › Name | Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 25 reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Portable Generators |
| Products › Type | Generators |
| Products › Category I D | 1974 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 550 |
| Recall I D | 426 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Cummins for a refund. All known users have been contacted by the firm. |
| Importers › Name | Cummins Power Generation, of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2009 through February 2010 for between $700 and $1,100. |
| Recall Date | 2010-05-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Cummins Onan Portable Generators. "Cummins Onan" and the model number are printed on the front of the generator. The serial number is printed on the generator's name plate. Only generators manufactured on or after June 2009 and before December 2009 are included in this recall. Model Numbers P5350 P5350c P5450e P5450ec P5550e Serial Numbers starting with F09 through L09 |
| Recall Number | 10739 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Loncin Industries Ltd., of China |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Cummins at (800) 344-0039 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cumminsonan.com/portable |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |