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Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 18-055 · December 7, 2017 · MWE Investments

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investments to arrange for a free repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-055 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 7, 2017
Brand
MWE Investments
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Portable Inverter Generators
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 4,500
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
December 7, 2017

What was recalled

This recall involves Westinghouse iGen2500 and iPro2500 portable inverter generators used to power appliances, cell phones or other electronic devices. The iGen2500 has a bright blue plastic cover and has "Westinghouse iGen2500" printed in white lettering on the side and on the front of the generator. The Westinghouse iPro2500 has a plastic gray cover. "Westinghouse iPro2500" is printed in white lettering on the side and front of the generator. The number of watts is also printed on the side. It reads 2200 Running Watts and 2500 Peak Watts. The generators measure about 20 inches long by 18 wide inches by 11 inches tall. They weigh about 49 pounds.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Portable Inverter Generators · About 4,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received four reports of the recalled generators overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer 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.

Recall history and context

MWE Investments appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Portable Inverter Generators (About 4,500 units). This recall involves Westinghouse iGen2500 and iPro2500 portable inverter generators used to power appliances, cell phones or other electronic devices.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investments to arrange for a free repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 7, 2017. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.