DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard
USDEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Recalling Firm: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900-watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The generators are black and yellow. "DEWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R" stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall.
Affected Products
DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/DEWALT-Recalls-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Electric-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6ce8603065f34cdfbc2636a500379a5f.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Portable Generator |
| Hazards › Name | A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators |
| Products › Type | Generators |
| Products › Category I D | 1974 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,800 |
| Recall I D | 3519 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December 2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000. |
| Recall Date | 2007-01-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900-watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The generators are black and yellow. "DEWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R" stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall. |
| Recall Number | 07072 |
| Manufacturers › Name | DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.DEWALT.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |
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