CSA International, in cooperation with Outillages King Canada Inc., announces a voluntary recall of gasoline and diesel-powered generators
TORONTO, Dec. 7 /CNW/ - CSA International, in cooperation with Outillages
King Canada Inc. of Dorval, Quebec announces a voluntary recall of
approximately 3,000 gasoline and diesel-powered generators. The affected
models were produced with some uncertified components that do not meet the
applicable CSA standards. In addition, these units were inappropriately marked
with the U.S. designation. The uncertified components may pose a shock and/or
fire hazard. Furthermore, some generators may have circuit breakers bearing
counterfeit (unauthorized) registered trademarks belonging to CSA
International.
No incidents or injuries have been reported related to the affected
generators.
This recall affects gasoline models KCG-950G which may be bearing a
cCSAus mark with or without file number 223771, KCG-3000G, KCG-6500GE and
diesel model KCG-5000DES which may be bearing a cCSAus mark with or without
file number LR 76429 or 174325.
These generators were sold in Canada for $160.00 to $1,700.00.
Owners of the subject generators are advised to stop using them
immediately and should contact Outillages King Canada Inc. toll free at
1-866-444-2580 between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday.
About CSA International
CSA International is a provider of product testing and certification
services for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas and a variety of other
products. Recognized in the U.S., Canada and around the world, CSA’s marks
appear on billions of products worldwide. CSA International is a division of
CSA Group, which also includes: CSA, a developer of standards and codes;
OnSpeX for consumer product evaluation services; and QMI, a leading North
American management systems registrar. CSA International can be found online
at www.csa-international.org
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28. February 2008 at 09:22
I purchased a King Generator KCG-3000G two years ago. A short while ago, I was talking to a friend who informed me of the recall. When I checked with King Canada. I was told it was a recall and to stop using it immediately because it may catch fire. I was given a toll free number to call, and when I called, I was advised it had to be returned to a dealership qualified by King Canada to have the repairs done. That shop is a 4.5 hour drive one way, and I was to be responsible for all transportation and costs. I asked if I could send it on a courier for approx: $25 each way. I was told they would not be responsible for transportation costs. If these generators have to be recalled because of dangerous defects, then I feel the company should be responsible for transportation costs. I bought this generator in good faith and is using it in a 35′ fiberglass motorhome. If it catches fire now, the motorhome insurance will not be honoured because of this recall. I would like for some person with a name and title to email me concerning this problem, so the Better Business Bureau of Newfoundland will have someone to talk to.