CPSC Recall in 2017: Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2017.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-055

Date: December 07, 2017

Product Name: Portable Inverter Generators

Recall 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 Description:

The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 4,500

Incidents:

The firm has received four reports of the recalled generators overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

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.

Manufactured In:

China