Big Muddy Sports PowerPlus Generators

Description: Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2009 Release #09-257 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 678-3607 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: PowerPlus Generators Units: About 450 Importer: Big Muddy Sports, of Perryville, Mo. Hazard: The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of power surges resulting in damage to appliances. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled PowerPlus Generators are red with a black frame. The model number (BM7200 Power+) is printed on the side of the unit. Recalled units have a date of manufacture of 02/2009 labeled on the fuel tank. Sold at: Buchheit retail stores in Illinois and Missouri during May 2009 for about $700. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Customers should immediately stop using the recalled generator and return it to any Buchheit store for an exchange or full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Big Muddy Motor Sports at (800) 678-3607 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.buchheitonline.com or www.bigmuddymotorsports.com [Learn More]