Reported Oct 10, 2018
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Portable Generator Fuel Tank Replacement Caps, Due to Fire Hazard
Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the portable generators and return the recalled fuel tank replacement cap to a Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free replacement.
Firm contact: Briggs & Stratton at 800-227-3798 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click support to reach the company or for dealer locations.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis
- Amount recalled
- About 3,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Briggs & Stratton dealers and retailers nationwide from February 2017 through February 2018 for about $26..
Why it was recalled
The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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