Portable generators recalled over serious fire and burn hazards on September 16, 2023 at 3:14 pm Business News | The Hill

(WHTM) – Around 64,000 portable generators made by Generac have been recalled due to serious fire and burn hazards, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The CPSC says the generators’ fuel tanks may fail to properly vent from the rollover valve, risking a buildup of pressure in the tanks. The pressurized tanks may then “expel fuel when opened, posing fire and burn hazards,” the CPSC says.

The company that makes the generators had received 27 reports of incidents concerning overheating, pressurizing or expelling fuel. Three of those incidents resulted in severe burns, according to the CPSC.

The USCPSC also states that three incidents occurred that resulted in severe burn injuries.

The generators were sold between April 2011 and June 2023. The following unit types and model numbers are affected by the recall:

Unit Type: GP15000E 

Model Numbers:

G0057341

G0057342

005734R1

005734R2

Unit Type: GP17500E

Model Numbers:

G0057351

G0057352

005735R1

005735R2

These model numbers are printed on labels located on the generators’ heat shields. The heat shields are located between the engine and alternator.

Consumers can contact Generac for a free repair kit, according to the CPSC. Until then, all owners are being urged to void using the affected generators. Consumers seeking additional information can also call Generac toll-free at 888-391-0503 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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