CPSC Recall: DeWalt Portable Generators
Robert Hutchins
>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 4, 2007
Release #07-072
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 742-9108
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators
Units: About 13,000
Manufacturer: 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: Japan
Remedy: 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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07072.html
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