All Power portable gasoline generators recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 25, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

All Power Portable Generators Recalled by J.D. North America Due to Explosion, Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall number

16250

Sold / distributed

Big Sandy Superstores, Family Farm & Home, Inc., Home Owners Bargain Outlet, Mills Fleet Farm Corp., Nexcom West Coast and other stores nationwide and online at Bluestem.com, BrandsmartUSA.com, HomeDepot.com, hoboonline.com, jbtoolsales.com and other online retailers from March 2014 through May 201…

Why it was recalled

The fuel tank can leak, posing explosion, fire and burn hazards.

What was recalled

This recall involves All Power portable gasoline generators with model numbers APGG6000 and APGG7500. The black and red generators have a black fuel tank on top of the units. Model APGG6000 generators are rated at 6,000 watts and have UPC code 8 4676600055 3 and serial number JD29014S18035 through JD29014U020742. Model APGG7500 generators are rated at 7,500 watts and have UPC code 8 4676600056 0 and serial number JD42014S16027 through JD42014T210606. The model number is located on both sides of the unit. The UPC code and serial number can be found on a silver plate on the upper right hand-side of the back side panel.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact J.D. North America to schedule a free replacement fuel tank, including installation.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.