Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Generac is recalling approximately 6,500 and 8,000 watt portable generators across multiple models due to a hazard where an unlocked handle can pinch consumers' fingers against the generator frame during movement. The affected generators include unit types XT8000E, XT8000EFI, GP6500, GP6500E, GP8000E, HomeLink 6500E, and DR models PRO 6500M and PRO 6500E. These gasoline-powered generators have a flip-up pin-lock handle designed to help move the two-wheeled units, and the recalled models have specific serial number ranges listed by Generac.
Consumers can identify whether their generator is affected by checking the unit type on the front of the product and consulting the serial number ranges provided on Generac's website at www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup. According to the recall, affected consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable generators unless they insert the locking pin to secure the handle before and after moving the generator, and they should contact Generac for a free repair kit.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
An unlocked handle can pinch consumers' fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable generators, unless the locking pin has been inserted to secure the handle in place before and after moving the generator, and contact Generac for a free repair kit.
This recall involves 6500 watt and 8000 watt Generac portable generators with unit type numbers XT8000E, XT8000EFI, GP6500, GP6500E, GP8000E and HomeLink 6500E portable generators, and DR models PRO 6500M and PRO 6500E portable generators. The generators have gasoline-powered engines that are used to generate electricity for use as backup power. The portable generators have two-wheels and a single, U-shaped, two-grip, flip-up pin-lock handle to help move the generator. Only the generators listed below are included in this recall. The unit type is identified on the front of the product. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the product. Consumers can also check specific unit type, model number, and serial number location information at www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup Unit Type Model Number First Serial Number Last Serial Number XT8000E G0064330 G0064331 3000037849 3005569372 G0064340 G0064342 XT8000EFI G0071620 G0071621 3003336356 3006597843 G0071621R GP6500 G0076720 G0076800 G0076800R G0076812 G0076830 G0076830R G0076902 G0076902R G0076903 GP6500E G0076820 G0076820R G0076822 GP8000E G0076731 G0076751 G0076751R G0076761 G0076761R G0076861 G0076861R PRO 6500M GP16505DMN GP16505DMNR PRO 6500E GP16505DEN HomeLink 6500E G0068650 G0068651 G0079960
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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