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Recalled Generac GP15000E Portable Generator
Recalled Generac GP17500E Portable Generator
Name of Product:
Generac Portable Generators
Hazard:
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.
Recall Date:
September 14, 2023
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves Generac Portable Generators type GP15000E, with model numbers G0057341, G0057342, 005734R1, and 005734R2, and type GP17500E, with model numbers G0057351, G0057352, 005735R1, and 005735R2. “Generac” and the unit type are printed on both sides of the tank and on the control panel of the generators. The model number is printed on a label on the heat shield between the engine and alternator of the generator. Consumers can also visit https://www.generac.com/about-us/product-recall-notifications/GP15000-GP17500-recall to see if their specific unit type and model number are included in this recall. Unit type and model numbers include:
Unit Type
Model Numbers
GP15000E
G0057341
G0057342
005734R1
005734R2
GP17500E
G0057351
G0057352
005735R1
005735R2
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Generac for a free repair kit.
Incidents/Injuries:
Generac has received reports of 27 incidents of the generators overheating and pressurizing or expelling fuel when opened, including three incidents resulting in severe burn injuries.
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.
Manufacturer(s):
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Manufactured In:
United States
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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