CPSC Recall in 2001: CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DeVilbiss Air Power Co., of Jackson, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 600 Porter-Cable portable generators. A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers. DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of leaking fuel tanks, though no injuries have been reported. The recalled gasoline-powered generators have the model number BSI550-W printed on the fuel tank between the handles. These generators also have the date code "09-10-01" printed on a bar code label on the gasoline tank support rail. The generators are red with a black fuel tank and have the brand "Porter-Cable" printed on the fuel tank. Major home centers nationwide sold these generators from September 2001 through October 2001 for approximately $600. Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co. toll-free at (800) 888-2468 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to arrange for a free tank replacement. For more information consumers can visit the company's website at www.devap.com. Generators produced on dates other than "09-10-01" are not included in this recall.

A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers.

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DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of leaking fuel tanks, though no injuries have been reported.

Major home centers nationwide sold these generators from September 2001 through October 2001 for approximately $600.