Portable generators recalled because they could amputate fingers Recalled PRO 6500E Generator
Recalled PRO 6500M Generator
Recalled GP6500 Generator
Recalled GP6500E Generator
Recalled GP8000E Generator
Recalled XT8000E Generator
Recalled XT8000E Generator
Generac
Recalled PRO 6500E Generator
Houston – Generac is recalling 321,160 portable generators because you can pinch, amputate or crush your fingers against the generator frame and the machine’s unlocked handle.
The Generac and DR 6500 watt and 8000 watt portable generators with more than 20 different model numbers are included (see full list below). They were sold between June 2013 and this June 2021 at major home improvement stores nationwide for between $790 and $1,480.
Generac will send you a free repair kit to fix the problem when you call toll-free at 844-242-3493 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or contact them online at www.generac.com/handleguard .
Click through the gallery above to see examples of the recalled generators.
Unit Type Model # 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 GP8000E G0076731 G0076751 G0076751R G0076761 G0076761R G0076861 G0076861R PRO 6500M GP16505DMN GP16505DMNR PRO 6500E GP16505DEN HomeLink 6500E G0068650 G0068651 G0079960
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