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CPSC Reannounces Recall of Generac Portable Generators; Additional Finger Amputation and Crushing Injury Reported; New Repair Kit Available

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

Read the official notice → Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000-Watt portable generators
Date
2022-11-10
Country
United States
Brand
Generac Power Systems, of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Product
Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000-Watt portable generators
Units
About 321,160 (In addition, 4,575 were sold in Canada)…
Category
Tools & DIY
Source
CPSC

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What to do

  1. Check the brand, model, batch number and pictures against the official notice.
  2. If yours matches, stop using it and keep it away from children.
  3. Follow the remedy in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the seller or maker. Many recalls also apply to items bought online.

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