Sportsman Gen7000 generators
1 report to CPSC, the latest made Jan 16, 2012. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- Jan 16, 2012the latest report was made
- Jan 16, 2012the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Sportsman Gen7000
- Maker
- BUFFALO TOOLSMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- GeneratorsIncluding power plantsCPSC’s product type: Generators or Power Plants (code 606), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Electrical Systems
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| January 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Jan 16, 2012, sent to the company Jan 24, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 14, 2012
The product, in the report: Portable Generator
Carburetor leaking fuel-profusely.
Buffalo Tools Generator Sportsman Model 7000, and multiple other models
On first use the Carburator started leaking fuel.
This is a HIGH fire hazard and HIGH risk of explosion. Multiple people are having the same issues, and an investigation is required.
Phone call to Buffalo Tools, and subsequent conversation with an employee was very concerning. Employee stated that that the engine is made in China, and not up to the standards of other machines. Employee is also aware of the problem, but this in not disclosed anywhere on the manual, or other documents.
Report: 20110805-D2054-2147476501 is another of the same incident.
Video of another user having the same problem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg_nCR5W6iw&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
- Model
- GEN7000
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Apr 18, 2011
- Where
- Pownal, Vermont: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 38, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Sportsman Gen7000, made or sold by BUFFALO TOOLS
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
CPSC’s disclaimer
Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.
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Sources
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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