Serious riskCPSC
Generac portable generators recalled for fire and burn risk
Certain Generac portable generators can leak gasoline from the carburetor when first filled with fuel, creating a serious risk of fire or burns. The recall affects specific models sold between May 2025 and February 2026. No injuries have been reported so far.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Generac recalls
What to do
- Stop using the generator immediately if it has not yet been filled with fuel or has leaked fuel
- Check your model and serial number at https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor to see if your unit is affected
- If your generator is on the recall list and meets the conditions above, contact your dealer for a free repair
- Generators already in use without leakage problems can continue to be used safely
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Generac Portable Generators
- Sold at
- Home Depot, Lowe's and other home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online from May 2025 through February 2026 for between $600 and $1,300.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 149,400 (In addition, about 260 were sold in Canada)
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received 114 reports of generator fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Repair
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Company contact
- Generac toll-free at 800-396-9951 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor or www.generac.com and click on "Important Recall Information" for more information.
- Recall number
- 26407
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves certain Generac Portable Generators which have an orange/black cover and are encased in a steel-tube cradle. It comes with two wheels on the back for easy transportation. “Generac” and the “unit type” are located on the side panel of the generators. The model and serial number are printed on a label attached to the side of the unit. Consumers will need to have their model and serial number available prior to logging on to https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor to determine if their generator is included in the recall. Recalled unit types and model numbers are listed below, within limited serial range. Unit Types Model Numbers GP3600 G0077210 GP4000DF G0081550 GP6500 G0076802, G0076722 GP6500E G0077130 GP6500EDF G0081530 GP6700EDF G0080620 GP8000E G0077150, G0076754, G0081540 GP9200E G0079712 GP9500ETF G0080630
- Hazard
- When first filling the recalled generator with gasoline, fuel can leak from the carburetor, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire or burn hazard. Consumers with generators that have previously been filled with enough gasoline to move the gauge off "E," or have been used without any gasoline leakage, can continue to be used.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Generac portable generator and go to https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor to check to see if your model and serial number are included in this recall. If your unit is included in the recall and has either not yet been filled with fuel or exhibited leakage after fueling as described above, please contact your dealer to arrange for free repair at the dealer's location.