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Makita Portable Gas Generators

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DescriptionMakita Portable Gas Generators Product description This recall involves Makita portable gas generators with model number G1700i. Recalled generators can be identified by serial numbers in the following ranges: Serial number #3000003 to #3000688 Serial number #3010003 to #3021505 Serial number #6000001 to #6017296 Serial number #8000001 to #8004382. Hazard identified A crack may develop in the neck of the fuel tank, causing gasoline to leak. Neither Makita Canada Inc. nor Health Canada has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these portable generators. Number sold Approximately 677 units of the recalled generators were sold at Home Hardware, Home Depot and various independent retail stores across Canada. Time period sold The recalled portable generators were sold from September 2003 and February 2009. Place of origin Manufactured in China. Companies Manufacturer Makita Canada Inc. Whitby Ontario CANADA Importer Makita Canada Inc. Whitby Ontario CANADA Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

What you should do

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Makita Canada Inc. for further instructions.
  • Consumers will be instructed to send their generator to the nearest Makita Canada Factory Service Centre to have a newly modified fuel tank installed.
  • For more information, consumers may contact Makita Canada Inc. Head Office at 1-800-263-3734.
  • Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:b50b5b50-9925-4f5b-901a-439953cbbfe3:ea5dc8d6-cdf4-4aab-b617-f9ea1fcd1351].
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