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MWE Investments Recalls Westinghouse Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard

Date: September 16, 2020
Company: The WGen500DFv was sold
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investments to arrange for a free repair. Options: Repair

Affected Products

This recall involves Westinghouse WGen5300DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generators and Westinghouse iGen4500DF Dual Fuel Inverter Portable Generators with manufacture dates from October 2019 through December 2019. The dual fuel generators can run on gasoline or propane. The WGen5300DFv has a bright blue and black metal exterior and has "Westinghouse" and "WGen5300DFv" printed in white lettering on the control panel on the side of the generator. The generator has a fold down handle and wheels for portability. The generator measures about 23.3 inches long by 20 inches wide inches by 19.29 inches tall without its wheel kit. It weighs about 129 pounds. The iGen4500DF has a bright blue plastic cover and has "Westinghouse iGen4500DF" printed in white lettering on both side panels. The generator measures about 29.7 inches long by 19.7 wide inches by 22 inches tall. It weighs about 105 pounds. Affected units will have one of the following serial numbers, which can be found on the unit's back panel (the "x" fields are specific to individual units): 04511A1019xxxxxxxxx 04511A1219xxxxxxxxx 5311A1219xxxxxxxxx

Why Was This Recalled?

The recalled portable generators can leak fuel, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About The WGen500DFv was sold

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report