Reported Dec 7, 2017
Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard
MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investments to arrange for a free repair.
Firm contact: MWE Investments toll-free at 855-944-3571 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@wpowereq.com , or online at www.westinghouseportablepower.com and click on “Product Safety” located at the top of the page.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Portable Inverter Generators
- Amount recalled
- About 4,500
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received four reports of the recalled generators overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
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