Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 4,500 units
Power tools Recall No. 18-055 Published December 7, 2017

Portable Inverter Generators

The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. sold at Amazon.com, apelectricgenerators.com, Climate Right.com, Homedepot.com, Houzz.com, Menards.com, PowerEquipmentDirect.com, and Walmart.com from June 2017 – October 2017 for $580 to $600.

Recalled Westinghouse iGen2500 Portable Inverter Generator
What you are looking at

Recalled Westinghouse iGen2500 Portable Inverter Generator

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

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

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received four reports of the recalled generators overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

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

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 4,500
Made inChina
Sold atAmazon.com, apelectricgenerators.com, Climate Right.com, Homedepot.com, Houzz.com, Menards.com, PowerEquipmentDirect.com, and Walmart.com
Sales periodJune 2017 – October 2017
Price$580 to $600
Category Power tools

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