DeVilbiss Air Power Co. · Recalled
CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators
A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 600
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $600
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled gasoline-powered generators have the model number BSI550-W printed on the fuel tank between the handles. These generators also have the date code "09-10-01" printed on a bar code label on the gasoline tank support rail. The generators are red with a black fuel tank and have the brand "Porter-Cable" printed on the fuel tank. Generators produced on dates other than "09-10-01" are not included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Major home centers nationwide sold these generators, from September 2001 through October 2001, for approximately $600.
- Product type
- Generators
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- DeVilbiss Air Power Co., of Jackson, Tenn.
Incident log
DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of leaking fuel tanks, though no injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co., to arrange for a free tank replacement.
Consumers may contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co. toll-free at (800) 888-2468 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information consumers can visit the company's website at www.devap.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 14 2001; last revised AUG 08 2025.