All Power Portable Generators Recalled by J.D. North America Due to Explosion, Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-08-25). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. Models: APGG6000, APGG7500. About 12,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16250 |
| Published | 2016-08-25 |
| Last updated | 2016-08-25 |
| Product category | Portable Generators |
| Products | All Power portable gasoline generators |
| Firm named in the title | J.D. North America |
| Firms | J.D. North America Corp., of Charlotte, N.C. (importer); J.D. North America Corp., of Charlotte, N.C. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 12,000 |
| Units (Mexico) | 300 |
| Model numbers | APGG6000, APGG7500 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00846766000553, 00846766000560 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Big Sandy Superstores, Family Farm & Home, Inc., Home Owners Bargain Outlet, Mills Fleet Farm Corp., Nexcom West Coast and other stores nationwide and online at Bluestem.com, BrandsmartUSA.com, HomeDepot.com, hoboonline.com, jbtoolsales.com and other online retailers from March 2014 through May 2016 for between $510 and $725. |
Description
This recall involves All Power portable gasoline generators with model numbers APGG6000 and APGG7500. The black and red generators have a black fuel tank on top of the units. Model APGG6000 generators are rated at 6,000 watts and have UPC code 8 4676600055 3 and serial number JD29014S18035 through JD29014U020742. Model APGG7500 generators are rated at 7,500 watts and have UPC code 8 4676600056 0 and serial number JD42014S16027 through JD42014T210606. The model number is located on both sides of the unit. The UPC code and serial number can be found on a silver plate on the upper right hand-side of the back side panel.
Hazard
The fuel tank can leak, posing explosion, fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact J.D. North America to schedule a free replacement fuel tank, including installation.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 21 reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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