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Nov 11 2022

CPSC Reannounces Recall of Generac Portable Generators; Additional Finger Amputation and Crushing Injury Reported; New Repair Kit Available

Name of Product:

Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators

Hazard:

An unlocked handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:

November 10, 2022

Units:

About 321,160 (In addition, 4,575 were sold in Canada) These portable generators were previously recalled in July 2021

Description:

This recall involves 6500-watt and 8000-watt Generac portable generators with unit type numbers XT8000E XT8000EFI, GP6500, GP6500E, GP8000E and HomeLink 6500E portable generators, and DR models PRO 6500M and PRO 6500E portable generators. This recall also involves all of these generators listed above purchased after July 29, 2021 through November 3, 2022, containing a repair kit which included full cover handle guards.  The generators have gasoline-powered engines that are used to generate electricity for use as backup power. The portable generators have two-wheels and a single, U-shaped, two-grip, flip-up pin-lock handle to help move the generator. Only the following generators are included in this recall. The unit type is identified on the front of the product.  The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the product.  Consumers can also check specific unit type, model number, and serial number location information at www.generac.com/service-support/product-su

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable generators, unless the locking pin has been inserted to secure the handle in place before and after moving the generator, and contact Generac for a free repair kit consisting of a set of spacers to move the handle away from the frame, eliminating the pinch point. Customers who had responded to the original recall will automatically be sent a new kit.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received a total of 37 reports of injuries, 24 resulting in finger amputations and five in finger crushing.

Sold At:

Major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do it Best, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe’s Stores, Napa Auto Parts, Northern Tool & Equipment, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., True Value, and W.W. Grainger from June 2013 through June 2021 for between $790 and $1,480.

Manufacturer(s):

Generac Power Systems, of Waukesha, Wisconsin

Unit Type Model Number First Serial Number Last Serial Number
XT8000E G0064330    
  G0064331 3000037849 3005569372
  G0064340    
  G0064342    
XT8000EFI G0071620    
  G0071621 3003336356 3006597843
  G0071621R    
GP6500 G0076720    
  G0076800    
  G0076800R    
  G0076812    
  G0076830    
  G0076830R    
  G0076902    
  G0076902R    
  G0076903    
GP6500E G0076820    
  G0076820R    
  G0076822    
GP8000E G0076731    
  G0076751    
  G0076751R    
  G0076761    
  G0076761R    
  G0076861    
  G0076861R    
PRO 6500M GP16505DMN    
  GP16505DMNR    
PRO 6500E GP16505DEN    
HomeLink 6500E G0068650    
  G0068651    
  G0079960

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