Generac GTH410 and GTH220 Engines with Plastic Fuel Tanks
CPSC Recall #06-569 — July 26, 2006
Product
Generac GTH410 and GTH220 Engines with Plastic Fuel Tanks
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 700 Generac Power Engines. The plastic fuel tanks can leak. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.Name of Product: Generac GTH410 and GTH220 Engines with Plastic Fuel TanksUnits: About 700Manufacturer: Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis.Hazard: The plastic fuel tanks can leak. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.Incidents/Injuries: Generac Power Systems Inc. has received 33 reports of fuel tank leaks with these engines. Generac has not received any reports of injuries or property damage.Description: The following industrial power equipment products, manufactured by the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) listed below are included in this recall:Power Equipment TypeOEM/Equipment SellerPressure WasherCleaning Systems Specialists, Inc.Phone: (619) 448-8111Air CompressorsIngersoll-RandPhone: (800) 820-0308Pressure WashersSilver EaglePhone: (936) 264-2215Saw MillWood MizerPhone: (317) 808-0717The recalled Generac GTH410 and GTH220 engines were manufactured from July 2001 to July 2005. GTH410 Engines model numbers with defective fuel tanks are: 0041930EHF; 0043290EHF; 0043291; 0045050EHF; 0045281; 0045283; 0046100EHF; 0046150EHF; 0046910EHF; 0046911. GTH220 Engines model numbers with defective fuel tanks are: 0040990EHC; 0043930EHC; 0045300EHC; 0046090EHC; 0046370EHC; 0046380EHC; 0046390EHC; 0046820EHC; 0047640EHC; 0048820; 0050650; 0051170. The engine model number is located on the side of the motor and contained on a small sticker above the Generac nameplate. The top number on the small sticker is the model number (e.g., 220 or 410). The larger Generac nameplate contains the Engine Identification Number and Serial Number.Sold at: Independent and national dealers sold the power equipment with the recalled engines from July 2001 through July 2005.Manufactured In: United StatesRemedy: Consumers who purchased power equipment with the recalled engine should stop using it immediately and contact the equipment manufacturer to schedule a free tank replacement.Consumer Contact: Call Generac Power Systems at (800) 320-1143 anytime, or log on to Generac's Web site at www.generac.com. Consumers can also contact the OEM/Equipment Seller directly at the phone numbers listed above.Generac's Media Contact: Stephanie Borowski at (262) 544-4811.
Hazard
The plastic fuel tanks can leak. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.
Incidents / Injuries
Generac Power Systems Inc. has received 33 reports of fuel tank leaks with these engines. Generac has not received any reports of injuries or property damage.
Remedy
Consumers who purchased power equipment with the recalled engine should stop using it immediately and contact the equipment manufacturer to schedule a free tank replacement.
Units Affected
About 700
Sold At
Independent and national dealers sold the power equipment with the recalled engines from July 2001 through July 2005.
Manufacturer
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis.
Manufactured In
United States