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CPSCRecalled Dec 7, 2017 · #18055

Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

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

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Portable Inverter Generators
Type
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
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.
Made in
China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice