Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-12-07). Hazards: fire, burn. About 4,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18055 |
| Published | 2017-12-07 |
| Last updated | 2017-12-07 |
| Products | Portable Inverter Generators |
| Firm named in the title | MWE Investments |
| Firms | MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio (importer); MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Online at Amazon.com, apelectricgenerators.com, Climate Right.com, Homedepot.com, Houzz.com, Menards.com, PowerEquipmentDirect.com, and Walmart.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for between $580 and $600. |
Description
This recall involves Westinghouse iGen2500 and iPro2500 portable inverter generators used to power appliances, cell phones or other electronic devices. The iGen2500 has a bright blue plastic cover and has "Westinghouse iGen2500" printed in white lettering on the side and on the front of the generator. The Westinghouse iPro2500 has a plastic gray cover. "Westinghouse iPro2500" is printed in white lettering on the side and front of the generator. The number of watts is also printed on the side. It reads 2200 Running Watts and 2500 Peak Watts. The generators measure about 20 inches long by 18 wide inches by 11 inches tall. They weigh about 49 pounds.
Hazard
The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investments to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of the recalled generators overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
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