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Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

Name: Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Brand: Champion Power Equipment, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
SKU: CPSC-13026
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 2, 2012Recall ID: 13026Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves two models of Champion Power Equipment portable generators. Both models have a black frame with black and yellow control panels, a bar handle and two wheels. Model number 41332 has an open frame. The words "Champion Power Equipment" are on the control panel and "8250 starting watts" and "6500 running watts" are on the side of the fuel tank. Model number 41532 has side panels that cover the long sides of the fuel tank. The words "Champion Power Equipment" are on the side panel above the control panel, and "9000 starting watts" and "7000 running watts" are on the control panel. The model number and serial number are located on the side of the generator with the handle, on a tag on the crossbar above the yellow generator end cap. Model Number Serial Number Ranges 41332 11NOV2600701 to 11NOV2601500 41532 11NOV1400151 to 11NOV1400360 11DEC0700001 to 11DEC0700720 11DEC1301077 to 11DEC1402602 11DEC2201801 to 11DEC2203600 11DEC2501531 to 11DEC2503330 11DEC2801073 to 11DEC2801325

Affected Products

Portable generators

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Portable-Generators-Recalled-by-Champion-Power-Equipment-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Costco
Title	Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.131270.Large%25201%252041332.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Picture of recalled generator Model 41332
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.131272.Large%25202%252041532.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Picture of recalled generator Model 41332
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.131274.Large%25203%2520Serial%2520Number.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Detail of recalled generator showing location of the model number and serial number
Hazards › Name	Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	There have been 11 reports of fuel leaking from the generators, including eight reports of the generators catching fire and two of property damage.
Products › Name	Portable generators
Products › Type	Generators
Products › Category I D	1974
Products › Number Of Units	About 8,600
Recall I D	1233
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Champion Power Equipment for a free repair kit to be installed by an authorized dealer. The consumer may also return the unit to Costco for a full refund.
Retailers › Name	Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from December 2011 through July 2012 for about $699.
Recall Date	2012-11-02T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves two models of Champion Power Equipment portable generators. Both models have a black frame with black and yellow control panels, a bar handle and two wheels. Model number 41332 has an open frame. The words "Champion Power Equipment" are on the control panel and "8250 starting watts" and "6500 running watts" are on the side of the fuel tank. Model number 41532 has side panels that cover the long sides of the fuel tank. The words "Champion Power Equipment" are on the side panel above the control panel, and "9000 starting watts" and "7000 running watts" are on the control panel. The model number and serial number are located on the side of the generator with the handle, on a tag on the crossbar above the yellow generator end cap. Model Number Serial Number Ranges 41332 11NOV2600701 to 11NOV2601500 41532 11NOV1400151 to 11NOV1400360 11DEC0700001 to 11DEC0700720 11DEC1301077 to 11DEC1402602 11DEC2201801 to 11DEC2203600 11DEC2501531 to 11DEC2503330 11DEC2801073 to 11DEC2801325
Recall Number	13026
Manufacturers › Name	Champion Power Equipment, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	Refund
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	Champion Power Equipment; toll-free at (855) 236-9424, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, e-mail support@cpeauto.com, or online at www.championpowerequipment.com, then click on the red "Important Product Recall Notice" link for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-20T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmChampion Power Equipment, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

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