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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2017-12-07

Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Portable Inverter Generators

  • Brand MWE Investments of Columbus, Ohio

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

MWE Investments has recalled Westinghouse iGen2500 and iPro2500 portable inverter generators because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The iGen2500 model features a bright blue plastic cover with white lettering, while the iPro2500 has a gray plastic cover, also with white lettering indicating the model name and wattage (2200 Running Watts and 2500 Peak Watts). Both models measure approximately 20 inches long by 18 inches wide by 11 inches tall and weigh about 49 pounds. These generators are used to power appliances, cell phones, and other electronic devices.

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

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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