Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators
CPSC Recall #23-040 — November 10, 2022
Product
Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators
Description
This recall involves 6500-watt and 8000-watt Generac portable generators with unit type numbers XT8000E XT8000EFI, GP6500, GP6500E, GP8000E and HomeLink 6500E portable generators, and DR models PRO 6500M and PRO 6500E portable generators. This recall also involves all of these generators listed above purchased after July 29, 2021 through November 3, 2022, containing a repair kit which included full cover handle guards. The generators have gasoline-powered engines that are used to generate electricity for use as backup power. The portable generators have two-wheels and a single, U-shaped, two-grip, flip-up pin-lock handle to help move the generator. Only the following generators are included in this recall. The unit type is identified on the front of the product. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the product. Consumers can also check specific unit type, model number, and serial number location information at www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup.Unit TypeModel NumberFirst Serial NumberLast Serial NumberXT8000EG0064330 G006433130000378493005569372 G0064340 G0064342 XT8000EFIG0071620 G007162130033363563006597843 G0071621R GP6500G0076720 G0076800 G0076800R G0076812 G0076830 G0076830R G0076902 G0076902R G0076903 GP6500EG0076820 G0076820R G0076822 GP8000EG0076731 G0076751 G0076751R G0076761 G0076761R G0076861 G0076861R PRO 6500MGP16505DMN GP16505DMNR PRO 6500EGP16505DEN HomeLink 6500EG0068650 G0068651 G0079960
Hazard
An unlocked handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received a total of 37 reports of injuries, 24 resulting in finger amputations and five in finger crushing.
Remedy
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 consisting of a set of spacers to move the handle away from the frame, eliminating the pinch point. Customers who had responded to the original recall will automatically be sent a new kit.
Units Affected
About 321,160 (In addition, 4,575 were sold in Canada) These portable generators were previously recalled in July 2021
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.
Manufacturer
Generac Power Systems, of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Manufactured In
United States and China