Generator recall overview:Â
- Who: Generac recalled about 64,000 portable generators.Â
- Why: The generators’ fuel tank can fail to properly vent, causing built-up pressure in the fuel tank that can expel fuel when opened and creating fire and burn hazards.
- Where: The Generac recall is valid in the United States and Canada.
Generac issued a recall for 64,000 of its portable generators due to a hazard created by improper ventilation of the generators’ fuel tank.
Pressure can build up in the tank and cause fuel to expel when the fuel tank is open, leading to a fire and burn hazards, according to the generator recall.
The Generac recall includes Generac Portable Generators type GP15000E with model numbers G0057341, G0057342, 005734R1 and 005734R2 and type GP17500E with model numbers G0057351, G0057352, 005735R1 and 005735R2.Â
The name “Generac” and the unit type are printed on both sides of the fuel tank and on the control panel. The model number is printed on a label on the heat shield between the engine and alternator.
3 severe burn injuries, 27 overheating, expelling fuel issues reported, generator recall says
Generac says it received 27 reports of the generators overheating and expelling fuel and three reports of severe burn injuries from the issues. The company is not facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact the company for a free repair kit at (888) 391-0503 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday or online at generac.com/GPenhancements.
Generac recalled generators in the past. Last fall, it reannounced a recall of more than 325,000 Generac portable generators after reports of injuries and finger amputations.
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18 thoughts onGenerac issues recall for portable generators due to fire, burn hazard
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I have been waiting on the repair kit for months now for this recall. At this point, I feel they should send me a new generator if they can’t get the repair kit. I have already gone through several storms, hurricanes, and tornados with a useless generator. They are telling me the possible shipping date is another month away for these part. UNACCEPTABLE.
YES AND IT CAUGHT FIRE AFTER SPITTING OUT GAS!
My sister says she had one of these on her motorhome.They just had a fire to their home.100% loss to all stuff inside plus a loss to animals .Please add me.Ill be giving this info to my sister at once .She will be looking into these codes on this product.It will be hard since all that’s left is the black ash and metal
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My husband just bought one of these!