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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 19007

Fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis

Published October 10, 2018

Summary

CPSC records recall 19007, published October 10, 2018. Recalling firm: Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company; Reported units: About 3,000.

What's the hazard

The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the portable generators and return the recalled fuel tank replacement cap to a Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free replacement.

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Recall details

Brand
Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer
Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company
Distributor
Briggs & Stratton Corporation of Wauwatosa, WI
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 19007 on October 10, 2018. Reported hazard: The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the portable generators and return the recalled fuel tank replacement cap to a Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free replacement.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Kelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company.

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)