Fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 10, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Portable Generator Fuel Tank Replacement Caps, Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

19007

Brand / firm

Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company

Sold / distributed

Briggs & Stratton dealers and retailers nationwide from February 2017 through February 2018 for about $26.

Why it was recalled

The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves model B4363GS fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis for Briggs & Stratton portable generators that use a plastic non-vented fuel tank. The fuel tank replacement caps are black and are missing the vent within the clear lens covering the fuel gauge. The fuel caps can be identified by visually inspecting the clear lens for a vent hole towards the bottom of the gauge. The caps are about 2.5 inches in diameter and 1.25 inches in width. Two 5.5 inch metal rods extend from the bottom of the caps to support a float that moves the needle in the fuel gauge. The fuel tank replacement caps have KELCH stamped into the bottom of the cap.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the portable generators and return the recalled fuel tank replacement cap to a Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free replacement.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.