Generac portable generators recalled for fuel leak fire and burn hazard
What this means
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.
- 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
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The agency's original wording
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.
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Generac-Power-Systems-Recalls-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Burn-and-Fire-HazardsWant us to check the next one for you?
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