CPSCGeneral Alert
Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Ha...
Published: January 20, 2011Recall ID: 11717Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves gas-powered Poulan Pro Generators designed for residential use. Models included in the recall are: PP4300, PP6600, PP6600E and PP7600E, all serial numbers. The generator's model number can be found on the front of the fuel tank on the Serial Number Plate. The generators are black and marigold color, measure 21.5" H x 26.6" L x 21.3" range from 4.4 to 7.6 KW with two handles and two wheels.
Affected Products
Poulan Pro Generators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Poulan-Pro-Generators-Recalled-by-Husqvarna-Professional-Products-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11717.11717a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11717.11717b.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Poulan Pro Generators |
| Products › Type | Portable Generators |
| Products › Category I D | 67883 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 600 |
| Recall I D | 827 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Husqvarna to arrange a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Poulan Pro and Husqvarna authorized dealers nationwide from July 2010 through September 2010 for between $600 and $1,000. |
| Recall Date | 2011-01-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves gas-powered Poulan Pro Generators designed for residential use. Models included in the recall are: PP4300, PP6600, PP6600E and PP7600E, all serial numbers. The generator's model number can be found on the front of the fuel tank on the Serial Number Plate. The generators are black and marigold color, measure 21.5" H x 26.6" L x 21.3" range from 4.4 to 7.6 KW with two handles and two wheels. |
| Recall Number | 11717 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For more information or to schedule a free repair, contact Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.husqvarna.us/december2010Alert |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |