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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2006-01-11

CPSC, Generac Power Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Fuel Hoses Sold with Guardian Home Generators

Is my product affected?

12" Braided Flex Fuel Hose sold with certain Guardian® Home Standby Air-Cooled Generators

  • Brand Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis. (generator)
  • Brand RB Royal Industries Inc., of Fond du Lac, Wis. (hose)

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Generac Power Systems is recalling 12-inch braided flex fuel hoses supplied with Guardian Home Standby Air-Cooled Generators (serial numbers 3789827 and below). The fuel hoses can leak if bent improperly during or after installation. If a leak occurs near an ignition source, a fire or explosion may result.

Consumers who have a bent hose or damaged connectors (ferrules) should stop using the generator and contact Generac Power Systems or an authorized Generac service dealer to arrange a free inspection and replacement of the fuel hose.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The fuel hoses can leak if bent in an unreasonable fashion during installation or upon completion of installation. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the generator if the fuel hose is bent or if the ferrules (connectors) are cracked, split or damaged in any way. Consumers with a bent hose or damaged connector should contact Generac Power Systems or a Generac authorized service dealer, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement of the flex fuel hose.

Details from the source

The recalled 12-inch braided flex fuel hoses are used with Guardian® Home Standby Air-Cooled Generators with serial numbers 3789827 and below. The generators are about 4 feet by 2 feet by 2½ feet, tan in color, and have identification decal tags displaying the serial number. The decal tag is affixed to the black divider plate that separates the engine from the control panel and can be found by lifting the top/lid of the metal enclosure. The fuel hose came supplied with the generator kits and connects the fuel supply to the generator. The hose is 12 inches long and covered with braided steel.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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