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Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #16239, announced on August 9, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the following Kohler portable generator models: PRO3.7, PRO3.7E, PRO5.2, PRO5.2E, and GEN5.0 with Spec Number PA-GEN50-3003. These generators have black frame assemblies and blue fuel tanks. The PRO3.7, PRO5.2 and GEN5.0 models have manual recoil start. The PRO3.7E and PRO5.2E have both manual recoil and electric start. Only generators with serial number 4528733735 or lower, and a manufacture date prior to 06 2016, representing the months and year of manufacture, are included in this recall. Model numbers, serial numbers, spec number and manufacturing date codes are on a silver label placed on each generator on the lower black frame assemblies. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer.. Affected brands: Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., Kohler Power Systems of Kohler, Wis..
This recall involves the following Kohler portable generator models: PRO3.7, PRO3.7E, PRO5.2, PRO5.2E, and GEN5.0 with Spec Number PA-GEN50-3003. These generators have black frame assemblies and blue fuel tanks. The PRO3.7, PRO5.2 and GEN5.0 models have manual recoil start. The PRO3.7E and PRO5.2E have both manual recoil and electric start. Only generators with serial number 4528733735 or lower, and a manufacture date prior to 06 2016, representing the months and year of manufacture, are included in this recall. Model numbers, serial numbers, spec number and manufacturing date codes are on a silver label placed on each generator on the lower black frame assemblies.
Affected products
Kohler portable generators
Recalled brands
Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., Kohler Power Systems of Kohler, Wis.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer.
Recall date
August 9, 2016
CPSC recall #16239 covers Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 9, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the following Kohler portable generator models: PRO3.7, PRO3.7E, PRO5.2, PRO5.2E, and GEN5.0 with Spec Number PA-GEN50-3003. These generators have black frame assemblies and blue fuel tanks. The PRO3.7, PRO5.2 and GEN5.0 models have manual recoil start. The PRO3.7E and PRO5.2E have both manual recoil and electric start. Only generators with serial number 4528733735 or lower, and a manufacture date prior to 06 2016, representing the months and year of manufacture, are included in this recall. Model numbers, serial numbers, spec number and manufacturing date codes are on a silver label placed on each generator on the lower black frame assemblies.
The CPSC remedy for recall #16239 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Kohler-Power-Systems-Recalls-Portable-Generators. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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