CPSC Reannounces Recall of Generac Portable Generators; Additional Finger Amputation and Crushing Injury Reported; New Repair Kit Available
CPSC recall 23040. 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 consisting of a set of spacers to move the handle away from the frame, eliminating the pinch point. Customers who had responded to the original recall will automatically be sent a new kit.
CPSC recall 23040 has the recall date 10 Nov 2022. The notice names the firm Generac Power Systems. The recall has about 321,160 units. The median CPSC recall of 2022 has 5,400 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 | The firm has received a total of 37 reports of injuries, 24 resulting in finger amputations and five 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. This recall also involves all of these generators listed above purchased after July 29, 2021 through November 3, 2022, containing a repair kit which included full cover handle guards. 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 following generators 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… |
| Product | Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000-Watt portable generators, About 321,160 (In addition, 4,575 were sold in Canada) These portable generators were previously recalled in July 2021 |
| 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.,… |
| Manufacturer | Generac Power Systems |
| Made in | United States, China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 321,160Median of 2022: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2022
- 292
- Recalls of 2022 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 23040. https://recallregister.com/product/9449-cpsc-reannounces-recall-of-generac-portable-generators-additional-fing/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 23040 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received a total of 37 reports of injuries, 24 resulting in finger amputations and five 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.,…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23040?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23040?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 321,160 (In addition, 4,575 were sold in Canada) These portable generators were previously recalled in July 2021