[HCRA] FW: [VA_EmCom] FW:Recall DeWALT DG2900 Generators - Risk of electric shock

[Daniel Sullivan]

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 > WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product
 > Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
 > announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
 > Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless 
otherwise
 > instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products,
 > see CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov. <http://www.cpsc.gov.> )
 > (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO
 > <http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO>  )
 >
 > Name of Product: DeWALT DG2900 Portable Generators
 > Units: About 13,000
 > Manufacturer: DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
 > Hazard: A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the
 > generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric
 > shock to consumers.
 > Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
 > Description: The recall involves DeWALT DG2900 2900 watt
 > gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The
 > generators are black and yellow. "DeWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on
 > the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on 
the
 > black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R"
 > stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall.
 > Sold by: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December
 > 2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000.
 > Manufactured in: Japan
 > Remedy: Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and
 > contact DeWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free
 > repair.
 > Consumer Contact: For more information, contact DeWALT toll-free at
 > (888) 742-9108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
 > visit
 > the firm's Web site at http://www.DeWALT.com. <http://www.DeWALT.com.>
 > Firm's Recall Hotline: (888)742-9108
 > CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
 > CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
 >



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