CPSCGeneral Alert
Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold...
Published: November 13, 2012Recall ID: 13036Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are printed on a plate on the rear of the generators with serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ.
Affected Products
Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Powermate-Generators-Recall-to-Repair-by-Pramac-America-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Home-Depot |
| Title | Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.131874.PramacGenerators1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Powermate Generator w/fuel filter identification |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.131876.PramacGenerators2.pdf.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Rear view of Powermate Generators |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.131878.PramacGenerators3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Powermate information plate on rear of generator |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Pramac America has received 51 reports of fuel filter leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators |
| Products › Type | Generators |
| Products › Category I D | 1974 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7700 |
| Recall I D | 1242 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line. |
| Importers › Name | Pramac America LLC, of Kearney, Neb. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depot stores in northeast, mid-west and southeast United States from February 2012 through August 2012 for about $550. |
| Recall Date | 2012-11-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are printed on a plate on the rear of the generators with serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ. |
| Recall Number | 13036 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co., of China |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Pramac America LLC at (800) 445-1805 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or www.powermate.com and click on the Generator tab and then the Expert Advice followed by the Service Notification link for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |