Cummins Power Generation · Recalled
Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 550
- Reports
- 25
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $700–$1,100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Cummins Onan Portable Generators. "Cummins Onan" and the model number are printed on the front of the generator. The serial number is printed on the generator's name plate. Only generators manufactured on or after June 2009 and before December 2009 are included in this recall. Model Numbers P5350 P5350c P5450e P5450ec P5550e Serial Numbers starting with F09 through L09
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2009 through February 2010 for between $700 and $1,100.
- Product type
- Generators
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Cummins Power Generation, of Minneapolis, Minn., Loncin Industries Ltd., of China
Incident log
The firm has received 25 reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Cummins for a refund. All known users have been contacted by the firm.
For additional information, contact Cummins at (800) 344-0039 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cumminsonan.com/portable
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 MAY 25 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
