Generac Power Systems Inc. 2023-09-14 Tools serious CPSC
Tools · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-23288
Generac Portable Generators Recall
Issued September 14, 2023 · Generac Power Systems Inc. · 64,000 units affected
In September 2023, Generac Power Systems Inc. recalled the Generac Portable Generators, a serious tools recall reported by the CPSC.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The recalled generators' fuel tank can fail to vent adequately from the rollover valve, causing the gas tank to build up excess pressure and expel fuel when opened, posing fire and burn hazards.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using Generac 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 Inc. 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 generators and contact Generac for a free repair kit.
Recall details
- Brand
- Generac Power Systems Inc.
- Category
- Tools
- Recall date
- September 14, 2023
- Units affected
- 64,000
- Sold at
- Major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and on various websites from April 2011 through June 2023 for between $3,300 and $3,650.
- Recall number
- CPSC-23288
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Generac Power Systems Inc. has 7 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 96 Tools recalls in our database.
- 64,000 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 2,047 US households.
- This is the 13th Tools recall we've logged in 2023.