Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Finger Amputation and Crushing Hazards
CPSC recall 21173. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An unlocked handle can pinch consumers' fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable generators, unless the locking pin has been inserted to secure the handle in place before and after moving the generator, and contact Generac for a free repair kit.
CPSC recall 21173 has the recall date 29 Jul 2021. The notice names the firm Generac Power Systems. The recall has about 321,160 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Amputation.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Generac has received eight reports of injuries, seven resulting in finger amputations and one in finger crushing. |
|---|---|
| Units | 321,160 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves 6500 watt and 8000 watt Generac portable generators with unit type numbers XT8000E, XT8000EFI, GP6500, GP6500E, GP8000E and HomeLink 6500E portable generators, and DR models PRO 6500M and PRO 6500E portable generators. The generators have gasoline-powered engines that are used to generate electricity for use as backup power. The portable generators have two-wheels and a single, U-shaped, two-grip, flip-up pin-lock handle to help move the generator. Only the generators listed below are included in this recall. The unit type is identified on the front of the product. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the product. Consumers can also check specific unit type, model number, and serial number location information at www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup Unit Type Model Number First Serial Number Last Serial Number XT8000E G0064330 G0064331 3000037849 3005569372 G0064340 G0064342 XT8000EFI G0071620 G0071621 3003336356 3006597843 G0071621R GP6500 G0076720 G0076800 G0076800R G0076812 G0076830 G0076830R G0076902 G0076902R G0076903 GP6500E G0076820 G0076820R G0076822 GP8000E G0076731 G0076751 G0076751R G0076761 G0076761R G0076861… |
| Product | Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators, About 321,160 (In addition, 4,575 in Canada) |
| Sold at | Major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Blain's Farm & Fleet, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do it Best, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe's Stores, Napa Auto Parts, Northern Tool & Equipment, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., True… |
| Manufacturer | Generac Power Systems |
| Made in | United States, China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 321,160Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Generac Power Systems
- 12
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21173. https://recallregister.com/product/9112-generac-recalls-portable-generators-due-to-finger-amputation-and-crush/. 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 21173 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Generac has received eight reports of injuries, seven resulting in finger amputations and one in finger crushing.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Blain's Farm & Fleet, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do it Best, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe's Stores, Napa Auto Parts, Northern Tool & Equipment, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., True…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21173?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21173?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 321,160 (In addition, 4,575 in Canada)