Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 3,000 units
Power tools Recall No. 19-007 Published October 10, 2018

Fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/Bemis

The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. Manufactured by Kelch and sold at Briggs & Stratton dealers and retailers nationwide from February 2017 – February 2018 for about $26.

Recalled B4363GS Fuel Tank Replacement Cap
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Recalled B4363GS Fuel Tank Replacement Cap

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Why it was recalled

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

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The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerKelch, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company
UnitsAbout 3,000
Made inUnited States
Sold atBriggs & Stratton dealers and retailers nationwide
Sales periodFebruary 2017 – February 2018
PriceAbout $26
Category Power tools

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-227-3798
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

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