Cummins Onan portable generators made between June 2009 and December 2009 may leak fuel through the carburetor, causing fire hazards. Affected models include P5350, P5350c, P5450e, P5450ec, P5550e with serial numbers starting F09 to L09. Consumers must stop using and get a refund.
Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Cummins Onan portable generators made from June 2009 to December 2009 have a fire hazard because fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal use. This risk means users should stop using these generators immediately to avoid potential fire hazards.
Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal operation, which creates a fire hazard. If the leaking fuel comes into contact with heat or an open flame, it could ignite and cause a fire. This risk is present even when the generator is being used normally.
Owners of Cummins Onan portable generators with model numbers P5350, P5350c, P5450e, P5450ec, or P5550e and serial numbers starting with F09 through L09 are affected. Anyone using these generators for home or outdoor power needs to stop using them immediately.
Check the front of the generator for the brand name 'Cummins Onan' and the model number. Look for a serial number starting with F09 through L09 on the name plate. Generators made between June 2009 and December 2009 are included in this recall.
Immediately stop using the recalled generator to prevent potential fire hazards.
Reach out to Cummins directly to request a refund for the affected generator.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Cummins for a refund. All known users have been contacted by the firm.
Generators with model numbers P5350, P5350c, P5450e, P5450ec, or P5550e and serial numbers starting with F09 through L09 are affected.
Only generators manufactured on or after June 2009 and before December 2009 are included in this recall.
If your generator's serial number does not start with F09 through L09, it is not affected by this recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cummins Onan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 426 — Cummins Onan Portable Generators Hello, I own a Portable Generators that is covered by recall 426 from Cummins Onan. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Cummins for a refund. All known users have been contacted by the firm. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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