Generac GTH410 and GTH220 Engines with Plastic Fuel Tanks
CPSC Recall #06-569 — July 26, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-569 |
| Recall Date | July 26, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 700 |
| Manufacturer | Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Independent and national dealers sold the power equipment with the recalled engines from July 2001 through July 2005. |
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 Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.