CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators
CPSC recall 02067. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co., to arrange for a free tank replacement.
CPSC recall 02067 has the recall date 14 Dec 2001. The notice names the firm DeVilbiss Air Power. The recall has about 600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 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 | DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of leaking fuel tanks, though no injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 600 |
| Description | The recalled gasoline-powered generators have the model number BSI550-W printed on the fuel tank between the handles. These generators also have the date code "09-10-01" printed on a bar code label on the gasoline tank support rail. The generators are red with a black fuel tank and have the brand "Porter-Cable" printed on the fuel tank. Generators produced on dates other than "09-10-01" are not included in this recall. |
| Product | Porter-Cable portable generators, About 600, Generators |
| Sold at | Major home centers nationwide sold these generators, from September 2001 through October 2001, for approximately $600. |
| Manufacturer | DeVilbiss Air Power Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 600Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Generators
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name DeVilbiss Air Power
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2012 | DeVilbiss Air Power Co Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard |
| 3 Feb 2011 | DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard |
| 6 Oct 2009 | Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards |
| 15 Dec 2006 | Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled By DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02067The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02067. https://recallregister.com/product/2066-cpsc-devilbiss-air-power-co-announce-recall-of-porter-cable-portable-g/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 02067 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of leaking fuel tanks, though no injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major home centers nationwide sold these generators, from September 2001 through October 2001, for approximately $600.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02067?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 600
- How many CPSC recalls name DeVilbiss Air Power?
- 5 CPSC recalls on this register name DeVilbiss Air Power. This recall is 1 of them.