CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 21173
Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators
Published July 29, 2021 · Recall initiated: July 29, 2021
What's the hazard
An unlocked handle can pinch consumers' fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards.
What to do
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, of Waukesha, Wis.
- Manufacturer
- Generac Power Systems, of Waukesha, Wis.
- Distributor
- 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.
- Country
- US