CPSC2018-02-06
Kohler Recalls Gasoline Engines Due to Risk of Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Kohler Engines, of China
Hazard
The engines have a faulty fuel cap, which can allow over-pressurization in the fuel tank, posing a risk of a fuel leak and fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled engines and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair. Kohler is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Authorized Kohler and original equipment manufacturers, distributors and dealers and online at www.HomeDepot.com and other websites in December 2017 for between $625 and $4,950 with the product and for between $260 and $690 sold separately.
Affected count
About 24,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Kohler gasoline engines
Consumer contact
Kohler Engines toll-free at 877-333-3948 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at EngineFieldService@kohler.com or online at www.kohlerengines.com and click on “Contact” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Kohler-Recalls-Gasoline-Engines-Due-to-Risk-of-Fuel-Leak-and-Fire-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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