CPSC, Generac Power Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Fuel Hoses Sold with Guardian Home Generators
CPSC recall 06064. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 06064 has the recall date 11 Jan 2006. The notice names the firm Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis. (generator). The recall has about 20,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Generac has received no reports of fuel hose leaks. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 20,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | 12" Braided Flex Fuel Hose sold with certain Guardian® Home Standby Air-Cooled Generators, About 20,000, Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis. (generator); RB Royal Industries Inc., of Fond du Lac, Wis. (hose) |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 20,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis. (generator)
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 06064The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06064. https://recallregister.com/product/3186-cpsc-generac-power-systems-inc-announce-recall-of-fuel-hoses-sold-with/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06064 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Generac has received no reports of fuel hose leaks. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent and national dealers sold these generators with the flex fuel hoses between March 2001 and September 2003 for about $1500 to $2500.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06064?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 20,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States