Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
CPSC recall 13026. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Champion Power Equipment for a free repair kit to be installed by an authorized dealer. The consumer may also return the unit to Costco for a full refund.
CPSC recall 13026 has the recall date 2 Nov 2012. The notice names the firm Champion Power Equipment. The recall has about 8,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Generators.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There have been 11 reports of fuel leaking from the generators, including eight reports of the generators catching fire and two of property damage. |
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| Units | 8,600 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Repair |
| Description | This recall involves two models of Champion Power Equipment portable generators. Both models have a black frame with black and yellow control panels, a bar handle and two wheels. Model number 41332 has an open frame. The words "Champion Power Equipment" are on the control panel and "8250 starting watts" and "6500 running watts" are on the side of the fuel tank. Model number 41532 has side panels that cover the long sides of the fuel tank. The words "Champion Power Equipment" are on the side panel above the control panel, and "9000 starting watts" and "7000 running watts" are on the control panel. The model number and serial number are located on the side of the generator with the handle, on a tag on the crossbar above the yellow generator end cap. Model Number Serial Number Ranges 41332 11NOV2600701 to 11NOV2601500 41532 11NOV1400151 to 11NOV1400360 11DEC0700001 to 11DEC0700720 11DEC1301077 to 11DEC1402602 11DEC2201801 to 11DEC2203600 11DEC2501531 to 11DEC2503330 11DEC2801073 to 11DEC2801325 |
| Product | Portable generators, About 8,600, Generators |
| Sold at | Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from December 2011 through July 2012 for about $699. |
| Manufacturer | Champion Power Equipment |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 8,600Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Generators
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Champion Power Equipment
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13026The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13026. https://recallregister.com/product/1233-portable-generators-recalled-by-champion-power-equipment-due-to-fire-h/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13026 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been 11 reports of fuel leaking from the generators, including eight reports of the generators catching fire and two of property damage.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from December 2011 through July 2012 for about $699.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13026?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Refund, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13026?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 8,600