Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores
Source: CPSC Recall #09305
Recall Date
2009-08-13
Manufacturer
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Units Affected
About 51,750
Products Involved
Homelite, Husky and Black Max Brand Generators
Hazard
The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their generator and contact Homelite Consumer Products Inc. (Homelite and Husky brands only) or Black Max (Black Max brands only) for a free repair kit.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Home Depot and Sam's Club stores nationwide from July 2008 through May 2009 for between $480 and $1,600.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Homelite and Husky brand generators sold exclusively at Home Depot stores and Black Max brand generators sold exclusively at Sam's Club stores. Affected generators include Homelite models HG3500, HG3510, HG5700 and HG5700R, Husky models HU3650, HUCA5700 and HUCA7000 and Black Max models BM10700, BM10700A, BM10700B, BM10711A, BM10700DG, BM10700R, BM10700BR & BM10722G. Generators included in this recall have manufacturing date codes between BML306-BMM151, CHL122-CHM151 and CRL153-CRM059. The model number and manufacturing date code are included on the data label located on the top or side of the generator engine. Products with a green dot on the outside of the package or a silver dot on the fuel gauge face are not included in the recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28