Product Recall Number: 07-072
Why was DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators recalled?
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-072
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-01-03
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.Name of Product: DEWALT DG2900 Portable GeneratorsUnits: About 13,000Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.Hazard: A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description: The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900 watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The generators are black and yellow. "DEWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R" stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall.Sold by: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December 2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000.Manufactured in: JapanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.Customer Contact: For more information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.DEWALT.com.
Hazard Description: A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 13,000
Incidents: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.
Sold At: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December 2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Japan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed