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Article: VALSI ANNOUNCE RECALL OF GENERATORS WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANKS FOR FIRE HAZARD

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March 22, 2006
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following press release:

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the Ambilight feature immediately unless otherwise instructed.

NAME OF PRODUCT: Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators

UNITS: About 900

MANUFACTURER: Corporativo Valsi S.A de C.V, Guadalajara, Mexico

IMPORTER: Valsi Power Equipment Inc., of San Diego, Calif.

HAZARD: The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: There have been 67 reports of fuel tank leaks. There have been no reported injuries.

DESCRIPTION: The Valsi "G" model ...

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