Generac Inc., has recalled approximately 400,000 portable generators due to risk of amputation and serious injury.
Recalled is the XT8000E Generator
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