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Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Finger Amputation and Crushing Hazards

Generac Inc.,  has recalled approximately 400,000 portable generators due to risk of amputation and serious injury.

Recalled is the XT8000E Generator

Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators
 
Hazard: An unlocked handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards. 
Remedy: Repair. 

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. 

Consumer Contact: Generac toll-free at 844-242-3493 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.generac.com/handleguard or www.generac.com and click on Important Safety Information for more information. 


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

          

Incidents/Injuries: Generac has received eight reports of injuries, seven resulting in finger amputations and one in finger crushing. 

Sold at: Major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do it Best, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe’s Stores, Napa Auto Parts, Northern Tool & Equipment, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., True Value, and W.W. Grainger from June 2013 through June 2021 for between $790 and $1,480.

Manufacturer: Generac Power Systems, of Waukesha, Wis.

Manufactured in: United States and China

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Submitted by Carmel, NY

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