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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-08-09

Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard

Is my product affected?

Kohler portable generators

  • Brand Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., of China

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

What happened

Kohler Power Systems is recalling five models of portable generators due to a wiring error that creates an electrical shock hazard when electrical devices are plugged into the generators. The affected models are 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. Only units with serial number 4528733735 or lower and a manufacture date prior to June 2016 are affected. You can identify your generator's model number, serial number, spec number, and manufacture date on a silver label located on the lower black frame assembly.

Consumers with affected generators should immediately stop using them and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair at the closest authorized dealer.

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

Hazard

The generators have a wiring error, which can result in an electrical shock risk if an electrical device is plugged into the generator.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer.

Details from the source

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.

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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