Generac Power Systems Inc. Recalls Engines to Replace Fuel Tanks Due to Risk of Fire
CPSC recall 06569. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The plastic fuel tanks can leak. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers who purchased power equipment with the recalled engine should stop using it immediately and contact the equipment manufacturer to schedule a free tank replacement.
CPSC recall 06569 has the recall date 27 Jul 2006. The notice names the firm Generac Power Systems. The recall has about 700 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 Engines.
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| Incidents and injuries | Generac Power Systems Inc. has received 33 reports of fuel tank leaks with these engines. Generac has not received any reports of injuries or property damage. |
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| Units | 700 |
| Description | The following industrial power equipment products, manufactured by the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) listed below, are included in this recall: Power Equipment Type OEM/Equipment Seller Pressure Washer Cleaning Systems Specialists, Inc. Phone: (619) 448-8111 Air Compressors Ingersoll-Rand Phone: (800) 820-0308 Pressure Washers Silver Eagle Phone: (936) 264-2215 Saw Mill Wood Mizer Phone: (317) 808-0717 The recalled Generac GTH410 and GTH220 engines were manufactured from July 2001 to July 2005. GTH410 Engines model numbers with defective fuel tanks are: 0041930EHF; 0043290EHF; 0043291; 0045050EHF; 0045281; 0045283; 0046100EHF; 0046150EHF; 0046910EHF; 0046911. GTH220 Engines model numbers with defective fuel tanks are: 0040990EHC; 0043930EHC; 0045300EHC; 0046090EHC; 0046370EHC; 0046380EHC; 0046390EHC; 0046820EHC; 0047640EHC; 0048820; 0050650; 0051170. The engine model number is located on the side of the motor and contained on a small sticker above the Generac nameplate. The top number on the small sticker is the model number (e.g., 220 or 410). The larger Generac nameplate contains the Engine Identification Number and Serial Number. |
| Product | Generac GTH410 and GTH220 Engines with Plastic Fuel Tanks, About 700, Engines |
| Sold at | Independent and national dealers sold the power equipment with the recalled engines from July 2001 through July 2005. |
| Manufacturer | Generac Power Systems Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 700Median 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 Engines
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Generac Power Systems
- 12
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06569. https://recallregister.com/product/3438-generac-power-systems-inc-recalls-engines-to-replace-fuel-tanks-due-to/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06569 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Generac Power Systems Inc. has received 33 reports of fuel tank leaks with these engines. Generac has not received any reports of injuries or property damage.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent and national dealers sold the power equipment with the recalled engines from July 2001 through July 2005.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06569?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 700
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States