Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced September 14, 2023 CPSC #23288

Quick answer

Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #23288, announced on September 14, 2023. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Generac Portable Generators type GP15000E, with model numbers G0057341, G0057342, 005734R1, and 005734R2, and type GP17500E, with model numbers G0057351, G0057352, 005735R1, and 005735R2. "Generac" and the unit type are printed on both sides of the tank and on the control panel of the generators. The model number is printed on a label on the heat shield between the engine and alternator of the generator. Consumers can also visit https://www.generac.com/about-us/product-recall-notifications/GP15000-GP17500-recall to see if their specific unit type and model number are included in this recall. Unit type and model numbers include: Unit Type Model Numbers GP15000E G0057341 G0057342 005734R1 005734R2 GP17500E G0057351 G0057352 005735R1 005735R2 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact generac for a free repair kit.. Affected brand: Generac Power Systems Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Generac Portable Generators type GP15000E, with model numbers G0057341, G0057342, 005734R1, and 005734R2, and type GP17500E, with model numbers G0057351, G0057352, 005735R1, and 005735R2. "Generac" and the unit type are printed on both sides of the tank and on the control panel of the generators. The model number is printed on a label on the heat shield between the engine and alternator of the generator. Consumers can also visit https://www.generac.com/about-us/product-recall-notifications/GP15000-GP17500-recall to see if their specific unit type and model number are included in this recall. Unit type and model numbers include: Unit Type Model Numbers GP15000E G0057341 G0057342 005734R1 005734R2 GP17500E G0057351 G0057352 005735R1 005735R2

Affected products

Generac Portable Generators

Recalled brands

Generac Power Systems Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Generac for a free repair kit.

Recall date

September 14, 2023

Categories

Generac Portable Generators

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #23288?

CPSC recall #23288 covers Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 14, 2023. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Generac Portable Generators type GP15000E, with model numbers G0057341, G0057342, 005734R1, and 005734R2, and type GP17500E, with model numbers G0057351, G0057352, 005735R1, and 005735R2. "Generac" and the unit type are printed on both sides of the tank and on the control panel of the generators. The model number is printed on a label on the heat shield between the engine and alternator of the generator. Consumers can also visit https://www.generac.com/about-us/product-recall-notifications/GP15000-GP17500-recall to see if their specific unit type and model number are included in this recall. Unit type and model numbers include: Unit Type Model Numbers GP15000E G0057341 G0057342 005734R1 005734R2 GP17500E G0057351 G0057352 005735R1 005735R2

What is the remedy for recall #23288?

The CPSC remedy for recall #23288 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact generac for a free repair kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Generac-Recalls-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Serious-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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