Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2017-12-07. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 4,500Units
2017-12-07Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Westinghouse iGen2500 and iPro2500 portable inverter generators used to power appliances, cell phones or other electronic devices. The iGen2500 has a bright blue plastic cover and has "Westinghouse iGen2500" printed in white lettering on the side and on the front of the generator. The Westinghouse iPro2500 has a plastic gray cover. "Westinghouse iPro2500" is printed in white lettering on the side and front of the generator. The number of watts is also printed on the side. It reads 2200 Running Watts and 2500 Peak Watts. The generators measure about 20 inches long by 18 wide inches by 11 inches tall. They weigh about 49 pounds.
- The hazard
- The portable generators can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Injuries
- The firm has received four reports of the recalled generators overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact MWE Investments to arrange for a free repair.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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