Product Recall Number: 18-055
Why was Portable Inverter Generators recalled?
The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 18-055
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-12-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Portable Inverter Generators
Description: This recall involves Westinghouse iGen2500 and iPro2500 portable inverter generators used to power appliances, cell phones or other electronic devices. The iGen2500 has a bright blue plastic cover and has “Westinghouse iGen2500” printed in white lettering on the side and on the front of the generator. The Westinghouse iPro2500 has a plastic gray cover. “Westinghouse iPro2500” is printed in white lettering on the side and front of the generator. The number of watts is also printed on the side. It reads 2200 Running Watts and 2500 Peak Watts. The generators measure about 20 inches long by 18 wide inches by 11 inches tall. They weigh about 49 pounds.
Hazard Description: The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 4,500
Incidents: The firm has received four reports of the recalled generators overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investments to arrange for a free repair.
Sold At: Online at Amazon.com, apelectricgenerators.com, Climate Right.com, Homedepot.com, Houzz.com, Menards.com, PowerEquipmentDirect.com, and Walmart.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for between $580 and $600.
Importers: MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed