Safe Generator Use for Y2K: CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Company Alert Consumers About Gasoline Tanks on Certain Portable Generators
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1999-12-30). Hazards: fire. Models: 919-32721, 919-32651. About 295,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00047 |
| Published | 1999-12-30 |
| Last updated | 1999-12-30 |
| Product category | Generators |
| Products | Portable generators |
| Firms | DeVilbiss Air Power Company (DAPC), of Jackson, Tenn. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 295,000 |
| Model numbers | 919-32721, 919-32651 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | These generators were sold nationwide from February 1996 until June 1999. |
Description
The only generators affected by this notice have the following brand names: DeVilbiss Air Power Company, EX-CELL, PowerBack, Companion Model 919-32721, and Craftsman Model No. 919-32651. The seven gallon tanks that are affected include only those tanks that bear dates prior to June 1, 1999. The date is on the serial barcode label found on one of the gasoline tank support rails and on the shipping carton label.
Hazard
CPSC and DAPC are investigating whether the fuel tanks on the generators can crack where the tanks mount on the frame, posing a fire hazard. As a precaution until that evaluation is complete, consumers should not put more than three gallons of gasoline in the fuel tanks at any time.
Remedy
Any consumer who has seen leakage from the tank should not use the generator and should contact DAPC to obtain a free warranty replacement tank.
Incidents and injuries
Each year, carbon monoxide from fuel-burning appliances kills approximately 200 people and sends 10,000 people to hospital emergency rooms. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu, including nausea, headache, dizziness, and irregular breathing. Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can cause death.
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