Portable Inverter Generators recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 7, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

18055

Sold / distributed

Online at Amazon.com, apelectricgenerators.com, Climate Right.com, Homedepot.com, Houzz.com, Menards.com, PowerEquipmentDirect.com, and Walmart.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for between $580 and $600.

Why it was recalled

The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What was recalled

This recall involves Westinghouse iGen2500 and iPro2500 portable inverter generators used to power appliances, cell phones or other electronic devices. The iGen2500 has a bright blue plastic cover and has "Westinghouse iGen2500" printed in white lettering on the side and on the front of the generator. The Westinghouse iPro2500 has a plastic gray cover. "Westinghouse iPro2500" is printed in white lettering on the side and front of the generator. The number of watts is also printed on the side. It reads 2200 Running Watts and 2500 Peak Watts. The generators measure about 20 inches long by 18 wide inches by 11 inches tall. They weigh about 49 pounds.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investments to arrange for a free repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.