Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-03-22). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: G38MG0750RV, G42MG0750RV, G55MG0900RV, G65MG1100RV. About 900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06537 |
| Published | 2006-03-22 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-06 |
| Product category | Generators |
| Products | Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators |
| Firm named in the title | Valsi Corporation |
| Firms | Corporativo Valsi S.A de C.V, Guadalajara, Mexico (manufacturer); Valsi Power Equipment Inc., of San Diego, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 900 |
| Model numbers | G38MG0750RV, G42MG0750RV, G55MG0900RV, G65MG1100RV |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
Hazard
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 67 reports of fuel tank leaks. There have been no reported injuries.
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