CPSCGeneral Alert
Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard
Published: March 22, 2006Recall ID: 06537Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The Valsi "G" model G38MG0750RV, G42MG0750RV, G55MG0900RV, and G65MG1100RV are portable generators with black plastic fuel tank, full lifting frame, and side control panel. The recalled generators are black with blue label and have "Valsi Generator" printed on the label.
Affected Products
Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Valsi-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Generators-with-Plastic-Fuel-Tanks-For-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8ca2d1bcd49149f2841d87c2bf415a49.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Generator |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5776c518ad5c4d368037434e35826e0a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Generator |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5ea3bab341024235813d9d21a3806f6a.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Generator |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5c3fe84aba5a465387796ee6091472a5.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Generator |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been 67 reports of fuel tank leaks. There have been no reported injuries. |
| Products › Name | Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators |
| Products › Type | Generators |
| Products › Category I D | 1974 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 900 |
| Recall I D | 3406 |
| Remedies › Name | Valsi is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected generators. Consumers should stop using their generators immediately and contact a Valsi dealer or Valsi customer service to make arrangements to have a replacement gas tank installed at no cost to the consumer. |
| Importers › Name | Valsi Power Equipment Inc., of San Diego, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Wal-Mart stores in Florida Gulf coast region; Highway Equipment and Supply, Orlando, FL; and Florida Department of Transportation, Orlando, FL sold these generators from September 2004 through August 2005 for between $400 and $900. |
| Recall Date | 2006-03-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Valsi "G" model G38MG0750RV, G42MG0750RV, G55MG0900RV, and G65MG1100RV are portable generators with black plastic fuel tank, full lifting frame, and side control panel. The recalled generators are black with blue label and have "Valsi Generator" printed on the label. |
| Recall Number | 06537 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Corporativo Valsi S.A de C.V, Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call the firm at (866) 260-4843 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email them at export@valsi.com.mx |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |