Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard

Recalled March 22, 2006 · CPSC recall 06537 · Valsi

Hazard

The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.

Remedy

Valsi is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected generators. Consumers should stop using their generators immediately and contact a Valsi dealer or Valsi customer service to make arrangements to have a replacement gas tank installed at no cost to the consumer.

Units

About 900

Incidents / injuries

There have been 67 reports of fuel tank leaks. There have been no reported injuries.

Description

The Valsi "G" model G38MG0750RV, G42MG0750RV, G55MG0900RV, and G65MG1100RV are portable generators with black plastic fuel tank, full lifting frame, and side control panel. The recalled generators are black with blue label and have "Valsi Generator" printed on the label.

What to do

Contact

For more information, call the firm at (866) 260-4843 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email them at [email protected]

Product

Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators

Manufacturer(s)

Corporativo Valsi S.A de C.V, Guadalajara, Mexico

Imported by

Valsi Power Equipment Inc., of San Diego, Calif.

Retailers

Wal-Mart stores in Florida Gulf coast region; Highway Equipment and Supply, Orlando, FL; and Florida Department of Transportation, Orlando, FL sold these generators from September 2004 through August 2005 for between $400 and $900.

Made in

Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →