CPSC recall 18055
Portable Inverter Generators
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-12-07
On 2017-12-07 the CPSC announced a recall of Portable Inverter Generators by Mwe Investments, citing the portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18055 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-12-07 |
| Published | 2017-12-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Mwe Investments |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Portable Inverter Generators | This recall involves Westinghouse iGen2500 and iPro2500 portable inverter generators used to power appliances, cell phones or other electronic devices. The iGen2500 has a bright blue plastic cover and has "Westinghouse iGen2500" printed in white lettering on the side and on the front of the generator. The Westinghouse iPro2500 has a plastic gray cover. "Westinghouse iPro2500" is printed in white lettering on the side and front of the generator. The number of watts is also printed on the side. It reads 2200 Running Watts and 2500 Peak Watts. The generators measure about 20 inches long by 18 wide inches by 11 inches tall. They weigh about 49 pounds.
Reason
The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Westinghouse-Portable-Generators-Recalled-by-MWE-Investments-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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