Generac Power Systems 2021-07-29 Tools serious CPSC
Tools · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-21173
Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators Recall
Issued July 29, 2021 · Generac Power Systems · 3,211,604,575 units affected
In July 2021, Generac Power Systems recalled the Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators, a serious tools recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
An unlocked handle can pinch consumers' fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Generac Power Systems to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Generac Power Systems
- Category
- Tools
- Recall date
- July 29, 2021
- Units affected
- 3,211,604,575
- 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.
- Recall number
- CPSC-21173
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Generac Power Systems has 2 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 96 Tools recalls in our database.
- 3,211,604,575 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 7th Tools recall we've logged in 2021.