Generac Power Systems Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Generac Power Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Fuel Hoses Sold with Guardian Home Generators
The fuel hoses can leak if bent in an unreasonable fashion during installation or upon completion of installation. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.
- Units
- About 20,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,500–$2,500
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled 12-inch braided flex fuel hoses are used with Guardian® Home Standby Air-Cooled Generators with serial numbers 3789827 and below. The generators are about 4 feet by 2 feet by 2½ feet, tan in color, and have identification decal tags displaying the serial number. The decal tag is affixed to the black divider plate that separates the engine from the control panel and can be found by lifting the top/lid of the metal enclosure. The fuel hose came supplied with the generator kits and connects the fuel supply to the generator. The hose is 12 inches long and covered with braided steel.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent and national dealers sold these generators with the flex fuel hoses between March 2001 and September 2003 for about $1500 to $2500.
- Product type
- Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis. (generator), RB Royal Industries Inc., of Fond du Lac, Wis. (hose)
Incident log
Generac has received no reports of fuel hose leaks. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the generator if the fuel hose is bent or if the ferrules (connectors) are cracked, split or damaged in any way. Consumers with a bent hose or damaged connector should contact Generac Power Systems or a Generac authorized service dealer, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement of the flex fuel hose.
Call Generac Power Systems at (800) 949-7440 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.generac.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 11 2006; last revised APR 23 2024.
