Big Muddy Motor Sports · Recalled
Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard
The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers.
- Units
- About 450
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $700
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled PowerPlus Generators are red with a black frame. The model number (BM7200 Power+) is printed on the side of the unit. Recalled units have a date of manufacture of 02/2009 labeled on the fuel tank.
The file
- Sold at
- Buchheit retail stores in Illinois and Missouri during May 2009 for about $700.
- Product type
- Generators
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Big Muddy Sports, of Perryville, Mo.
Incident log
The firm has received five reports of power surges resulting in damage to appliances. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled generator and return it to any Buchheit store for an exchange or full refund.
For additional information, contact Big Muddy Motor Sports at (800) 678-3607 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buchheitonline.com or www.bigmuddymotorsports.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 JUN 25 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.