CPSC Recall in 2007: DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.Name of Product: DEWALT DG2900 Portable GeneratorsUnits: About 13,000Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.Hazard: A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description: The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900 watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The generators are black and yellow. "DEWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R" stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall.Sold by: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December 2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000.Manufactured in: JapanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.Customer Contact: For more information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.DEWALT.com.

A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

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No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December 2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000.

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