Safe Generator Use For Y2k: Cpsc, Devilbiss Air Power Company Alert Consumers About Gasoline Tanks On Certain Portable Generators

Generator Recall Summary The CPSC and DeVilbiss Air Power Company are investigating portable generators because fuel tanks may crack where they connect to the frame, which could create a fire hazard. As a precaution, consumers should not fill the tanks with more than three gallons of gasoline until the investigation is complete. These generators were sold nationwide.

Recalling firm

DeVilbiss Air Power Company (DAPC), of Jackson, Tenn.

Product

Portable generators

Reason

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.

Classification

Class I

Category

consumer product recall

Country

United States

Agency

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Recall date

1999-12-30

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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