Powermate Generators · Recalled
Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 7700
- Reports
- 51
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $550
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are printed on a plate on the rear of the generators with serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ.
The file
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores in northeast, mid-west and southeast United States from February 2012 through August 2012 for about $550.
- Product type
- Generators
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co., of China, Pramac America LLC, of Kearney, Neb.
Incident log
Pramac America has received 51 reports of fuel filter leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line.
Pramac America LLC at (800) 445-1805 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or www.powermate.com and click on the Generator tab and then the Expert Advice followed by the Service Notification link for more information.
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 NOV 13 2012; last revised JAN 20 2015.
