Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 23288. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled generators' fuel tank can fail to vent adequately from the rollover valve, causing the gas tank to build up excess pressure and expel fuel when opened, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Generac for a free repair kit.
CPSC recall 23288 has the recall date 14 Sep 2023. The notice names the firm Generac Power Systems. The recall has about 64,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2023 has 7,250 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Generac has received reports of 27 incidents of the generators overheating and pressurizing or expelling fuel when opened, including three incidents resulting in severe burn injuries. |
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| Units | 64,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Generac Portable Generators type GP15000E, with model numbers G0057341, G0057342, 005734R1, and 005734R2, and type GP17500E, with model numbers G0057351, G0057352, 005735R1, and 005735R2. "Generac" and the unit type are printed on both sides of the tank and on the control panel of the generators. The model number is printed on a label on the heat shield between the engine and alternator of the generator. Consumers can also visit https://www.generac.com/about-us/product-recall-notifications/GP15000-GP17500-recall to see if their specific unit type and model number are included in this recall. Unit type and model numbers include: Unit Type Model Numbers GP15000E G0057341 G0057342 005734R1 005734R2 GP17500E G0057351 G0057352 005735R1 005735R2 |
| Product | Generac Portable Generators, About 64,000 |
| Sold at | Major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and on various websites from April 2011 through June 2023 for between $3,300 and $3,650. |
| Manufacturer | Generac Power Systems Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 64,000Median of 2023: 7,250
- CPSC recalls of 2023
- 324
- Recalls of 2023 with one of the same hazards
- 39%
- Recalls on the register that name Generac Power Systems
- 12
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 23288The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23288. https://recallregister.com/product/9713-generac-recalls-portable-generators-due-to-serious-fire-and-burn-hazar/. 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 23288 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Generac has received reports of 27 incidents of the generators overheating and pressurizing or expelling fuel when opened, including three incidents resulting in severe burn injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and on various websites from April 2011 through June 2023 for between $3,300 and $3,650.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23288?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23288?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 64,000