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Recall #21-173 · Published July 29, 2021

Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators

Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Finger Amputation and Crushing Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators from Generac® and DR® on July 29, 2021. CPSC identifies this hazard: An unlocked handle can pinch consumers' fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards. The official remedy states: 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.

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Recalled XT8000E Generator
Recalled XT8000E Generator
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Affected model numbers

G0064330G0064340XT8000EFIG0071621GP6500G0076800G0076812G0076830RG0076902RGP6500EG0076820RGP8000EG0076751G0076761G00768616500MGP16505DMNRGP16505DENG0068650G0079960
Additional identifying details

The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the product.

Why it was recalled

An unlocked handle can pinch consumers' fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards.

Incidents and injuries

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

Official remedy

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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Generac® and DR®
Manufacturer
Generac Power Systems, of Waukesha, Wis.
Recall number
21-173
Units
About 321,160 (In addition, 4,575 in Canada)
Manufactured in
United States, China
Sold at / sales period
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.

Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators

Recall contact information

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.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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