Generac, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has recalled approximately 149,000 portable generators that can cause injury or death from fire or burns.  Customers should immediately stop using the recalled portable generators and go to https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor to see whether a model (and serial number) you own is included in this recent recall.

According to Generac, when first filling the recalled generator with gasoline, fuel can leak from the carburetor posing a serious risk of injury or death from fire or burn hazard. 

Consumers with generators that have previously been filled with enough gasoline to move the gauge off "E," or have been used without any gasoline leakage, can continue use.

If a portable generator is included in the recall and has not been filled with fuel or has exhibited leaking following fueling, contact the dealer or Generac to arrange for a free repair. Additional information about the portable generator recall can be found at https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor or www.generac.com. Click on “Important Recall Information” for more information or call 800-396-9951 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday. Generac will issue all credit or refunds.

The “unit type” can be found on the side panel of the generator, and the model and serial number are printed on a label attached to the side of the unit. Consumers need their model and serial number available prior to calling or logging on to https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor to determine if a generator is included in the recall.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of consumer products. Since the establishment of the CPSC, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, ultimately contributing to a decline in injuries.