CPSC Recall - Issued 11/2/2012
Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Manufacturer: Champion Power Equipment
Product: Portable Generators
Hazard: Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries: There have been 11 reports of fuel leaking from the generators, including eight reports of the generators catching fire and two of property damage.
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
Remedy: Repair/Refund
Sold At: Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from December 2011 through July 2012 for about $699.
Units: About 8,600
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.
Company Website: www.championpowerequipment.com
