Article: BIG MUDDY MOTOR SPORTS RECALLS GENERATORS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following press release:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

NAME OF PRODUCT: PowerPlus Generators

UNITS: About 450

IMPORTER: Big Muddy Sports, of Perryville, Mo.

HAZARD: The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: The firm has received five reports of power surges ...

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