Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Name of Product: Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators
Units: About 7700
Importer: Pramac America LLC, of Kearney, Neb.
Manufacturer: Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co., of China
Hazard: The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Pramac America has received 51 reports of fuel filter leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are printed on a plate on the rear of the generators with serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ.
Sold exclusively at: Home Depot stores in northeast, mid-west and southeast United States from February 2012 through August 2012 for about $550.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line.
Consumer Contact: Pramac America LLC at (800) 445-1805 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or www.powermate.com and click on the Generator tab and then the Expert Advice followed by the Service Notification link for more information.

Powermate Generator w/fuel filter identification





Rear view of Powermate Generators





Powermate information plate on rear of generator

Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Undeclared Sulfites In Fu Xiang Yuan Trading Inc "Lily Dry"

Consumer Alert - Undeclared Sulfites In Fu Xiang Yuan Trading Inc "Lily Dry"

Contact
Consumer:
917-642-8322

Media:
Joe Morrissey
518-457-0752
Joe.Morrissey@agriculture.ny.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 7, 2012 - New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today alerted consumers that Mayflower International Inc, aka Fu Xiang Yuan Trading Inc, located at 220 Ingrahm St. in Brooklyn, NY, is recalling Fu Xiang Yuan Trading Inc brand “Lily Dry” due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. No illnesses have been reported to date to this Department in connection with this product.

The recalled Fu Xiang Yuan Trading Inc brand “Lily Dry” is packaged in a 3.5 oz. (100 gram) plastic and foil bag. There is a UPC code of 6-944295-300176 located on the back of the package but there is no other coding on the product. The product was distributed throughout the United States and is a product of China.
Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the product contained high levels of sulfites which were not declared on the label. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. In addition, the consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
Consumers who have purchased the Fu Xiang Yuan Trading Inc brand “Lily Dry” should contact Liu Min at 917-642-8322.

 

Consumer Alert - Undeclared Sulfites In Fu Xiang Yuan Trading Inc "Lily Dry"