Table of contents
- Latest Echo Generator Lawsuit Updates
- July 8, 2021: CPSC Announces Recall 21-760
- What Is the ECHO EGi-2300 Generator?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is There an Echo-Brand Generator Settlement?
- How Do I Report a Problem with an Echo-Brand Generator to the CPSC?
- Where Is the Serial Number on an Echo-Brand Generator?
- Who Made and Imported the Recalled Echo-Brand Generators?
- References
ECHO EGi-2300 generators can overheat, which poses fire and burn hazards. The CPSC recalled them on July 8, 2021 under recall 21-760. It covers about 3,700 units sold at ECHO dealers and HomeDepot.com from February 2020 through June 2021.
No lawsuit, class action or MDL names ECHO generators. ECHO received four reports of overheating or fire. The recall is not a court finding.
If you own one, stop using it and contact ECHO about a free repair. ECHO said it is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Lawsuit at a glance
- Case or litigation name: No filed case
- Defendants: None named
- Court and docket number, when available: No court docket
- MDL number, judge, and case count, when an MDL exists: No MDL
- Filing date: No filing yet
- Main allegations: No allegations filed; the CPSC recall says the unit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards
- Products or people involved: ECHO EGi-2300 Watt Generators with serial numbers EU19483D010001 through EU21021N010180, about 3,700 units sold February 2020 through June 2021
Latest Echo Generator Lawsuit Updates
July 8, 2021: CPSC Announces Recall 21-760
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recall 21-760 of about 3,700 ECHO generators, model EGi-2300. The agency said the unit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers [1].What Is the ECHO EGi-2300 Generator?
According to Consumer Reports, the EGi-2300 is a 2,300-watt recreational generator [2]. The CPSC says the units are orange and black, with ECHO and EGi-2300 printed on the side.Who May Be Affected?
Owners of an EGi-2300 generator with a serial number between EU19483D010001 and EU21021N010180 may be affected. The recall covers about 3,700 units. Independent ECHO outdoor power equipment dealers nationwide and HomeDepot.com sold these generators for about $850. A recall notice does not decide who can bring a claim. Eligibility needs an individual legal review of ownership, what happened and any harm.Think you may qualify?
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Reported Injuries or Damages
The CPSC says ECHO received four reports of the generator overheating or catching fire. No injuries have been reported. These are regulator incident reports, not court allegations, and they do not prove the generator caused every incident. Consumer Reports tested the EGi-2300 in 2021 and did not experience any issues with overheating or fire during its testing. The CPSC notice still says the unit can overheat.Recall and Regulatory Background
CPSC recall 21-760 is a safety action. It does not prove liability, and no court case is tied to it. The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services also published the notice [3]. You can call ECHO at 800-432-3246 or visit www.echo-usa.com.Evidence to Preserve
If a recalled generator overheated or caused harm, keep these items:- The generator and its data label showing the model and serial number.
- Proof of purchase, such as a receipt or an order confirmation from an ECHO dealer or HomeDepot.com.
- Photographs of the unit, any damage and the scene.
- Repair or recall correspondence with ECHO.
- Medical records and bills for any injury.
- Records of property damage and repair estimates.
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines come from state law. They differ by where you live and when the injury or loss happened and was discovered. Filing late can end a claim, even one built on strong facts. If a generator harmed you, speak with a lawyer promptly so that your state’s deadline does not pass you by.Frequently Asked Questions
Is There an Echo-Brand Generator Settlement?
There is no Echo-brand generator settlement. No settlement or verdict is tied to the recall, and nothing in the recall notice offers owners a payment. The only remedy it lists is a repair.How Do I Report a Problem with an Echo-Brand Generator to the CPSC?
To report a problem with an Echo-brand generator to the CPSC, call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772. Owners can use that line to describe an overheating or fire incident involving the recalled unit.Where Is the Serial Number on an Echo-Brand Generator?
The serial number on an Echo-brand generator is printed on the data label at the bottom left of the side panel. Check that label before you call ECHO or compare it with the recalled range.Who Made and Imported the Recalled Echo-Brand Generators?
The recalled Echo-brand generators were made by Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd. of China. One World Technologies Inc, doing business as Techtronic Industries Power Equipment (TTI), of Anderson, S.C., imported them.References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/ECHO-EGi-2300-Watt-Generators-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-TTI-Recall-Alert
- https://www.consumerreports.org/recalls/echo-recalls-recreational-generators-a3566081983/
- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/echo-egi-2300-watt-generators-recalled-due-fire-and-burn-hazards-manufactured-tti