CPSC recall 16-239, announced August 9, 2016, covers Kohler portable generators (about 7,000 units). The generators have a wiring error, which can result in an electrical shock risk if an electrical device is plugged into the generator. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer. Recall contact: call 866-667-4835, go to power.kohler.com, or email generator.feedback@kohler.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The generators have a wiring error, which can result in an electrical shock risk if an electrical device is plugged into the generator.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kohler
- Manufacturer
- Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Generators
- Recall number
- 16-239
- Units
- About 7,000 (in addition, about 230 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Kohler distributors and dealers from June 2014 through May 2016 for between $740 and $1,400.
- Distributor
- Kohler Power Systems of Kohler, Wis.
Kohler portable generators
CPSC product type: Portable Generators
Recall contact information
Kohler Power Systems toll-free at 866-667-4835 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email generator.feedback@kohler.com or online at http://power.kohler.com, and click "Contact Us" on the upper-right side of the page.
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