Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 16239. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The generators have a wiring error, which can result in an electrical shock risk if an electrical device is plugged into the generator.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer.
CPSC recall 16239 has the recall date 9 Aug 2016. The notice names the firm Sumec Machinery & Electric. The recall has about 7,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Portable Generators.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves the following Kohler portable generator models: PRO3.7, PRO3.7E, PRO5.2, PRO5.2E, and GEN5.0 with Spec Number PA-GEN50-3003. These generators have black frame assemblies and blue fuel tanks. The PRO3.7, PRO5.2 and GEN5.0 models have manual recoil start. The PRO3.7E and PRO5.2E have both manual recoil and electric start. Only generators with serial number 4528733735 or lower, and a manufacture date prior to 06 2016, representing the months and year of manufacture, are included in this recall. Model numbers, serial numbers, spec number and manufacturing date codes are on a silver label placed on each generator on the lower black frame assemblies. |
| Product | Kohler portable generators, About 7,000 (in addition, about 230 were sold in Canada), Portable Generators |
| Sold at | Authorized Kohler distributors and dealers from June 2014 through May 2016 for between $740 and $1,400. |
| Manufacturer | Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., of China |
| Distributor | Kohler Power Systems |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Portable Generators
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Sumec Machinery & Electric
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16239The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16239. https://recallregister.com/product/7826-kohler-power-systems-recalls-portable-generators-due-to-shock-hazard/. 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 16239 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Kohler distributors and dealers from June 2014 through May 2016 for between $740 and $1,400.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16239?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16239?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,000 (in addition, about 230 were sold in Canada)