CPSC Recall in 2009: Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-305

Date: August 12, 2009

Product Name: Homelite, Husky and Black Max Brand Generators

Recall Description:

This recall involves Homelite and Husky brand generators sold exclusively at Home Depot stores and Black Max brand generators sold exclusively at Sam's Club stores. Affected generators include Homelite models HG3500, HG3510, HG5700 and HG5700R, Husky models HU3650, HUCA5700 and HUCA7000 and Black Max models BM10700, BM10700A, BM10700B, BM10711A, BM10700DG, BM10700R, BM10700BR & BM10722G. Generators included in this recall have manufacturing date codes between BML306-BMM151, CHL122-CHM151 and CRL153-CRM059. The model number and manufacturing date code are included on the data label located on the top or side of the generator engine. Products with a green "dot" on the outside of the package or a "silver dot" on the fuel gauge face are not included in the recall.

Hazard Description:

The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 51,750

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Home Depot and Sam's Club stores nationwide from July 2008 through May 2009 for between $480 and $1,600. 

Manufactured In:

China