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Affected model numbers
HG3500HG3510HG5700HG5700RHU3650HUCA5700HUCA7000BM10700BM10700ABM10700BBM10711ABM10700DGBM10700RBM10700BRBM10722GThe model number and manufacturing date code are included on the data label located on the top or side of the generator engine.
Why it was recalled
The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their generator and contact Homelite Consumer Products Inc. (Homelite and Husky brands only) or Black Max (Black Max brands only) for a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 09-305
- Units
- About 51,750
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot and Sam's Club stores nationwide from July 2008 through May 2009 for between $480 and $1,600.
- Distributor
- Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Homelite, Husky and Black Max Brand Generators
CPSC product type: Generators
Recall contact information
For additional information regarding Homelite or Husky brand generators, contact Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.homelite.com. For additional information regarding Black Max brand generators, contact Black Max at (800) 726-5760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visiting www.blackmaxtools.com
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