Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
CPSC recall 13036. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line.
CPSC recall 13036 has the recall date 13 Nov 2012. The notice names the firm Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade. The recall has about 7,700 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
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Pramac America has received 51 reports of fuel filter leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,700 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Repair |
| Description | The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are printed on a plate on the rear of the generators with serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ. |
| Product | Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators, About 7700, Generators |
| Sold at | Home Depot stores in northeast, mid-west and southeast United States from February 2012 through August 2012 for about $550. |
| Manufacturer | Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co., of China |
| Importer | Pramac America LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,700Median 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 Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13036The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 13036. https://recallregister.com/product/1242-powermate-generators-recall-to-repair-by-pramac-america-due-to-fire-ha/. 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 13036 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Pramac America has received 51 reports of fuel filter leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot stores in northeast, mid-west and southeast United States from February 2012 through August 2012 for about $550.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13036?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13036?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7700