FIRMAN P03615 generators recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 2, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

FIRMAN Power Equipment Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

Recall number

19744

Sold / distributed

Costco Wholesale warehouse stores and online at Costco.com and Costco.ca from January 2019 through March 2019 for about $500.

Why it was recalled

The generator's carbon canister can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves FIRMAN P03615 generators. The gas powered portable generators are yellow and black and are equipped with remote start up to 165 feet away. The model number P03615 and date code 10/2018, 11/2018 or 12/2018 are printed on the white nameplate on the generator's fuel tank. Serial numbers range from 4829200012 through 4833913602 and are printed on the white nameplate on the fuel tank.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or take the recalled generator to a FIRMAN service center for a free inspection and repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.