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; and OnSpeX for consumer product evaluation services. CSA International can be found online at www.csa-international.org.

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