Generac Power Systems Inc. Recalls Engines to Replace Fuel Tanks Due to Risk of Fire
Recall 06569 · Jul 27, 2006 · Generac Power Systems Inc.
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06569
- Date
- Jul 27, 2006
- Company
- Generac Power Systems Inc.
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- Generac GTH410 and GTH220 Engines with Plastic Fuel Tanks
- Product type
- Engines
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The following industrial power equipment products, manufactured by the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) listed below, are included in this recall: Power Equipment Type OEM/Equipment Seller Pressure Washer Cleaning Systems Specialists, Inc. Phone: (619) 448-8111 Air Compressors Ingersoll-Rand Phone: (800) 820-0308 Pressure Washers Silver Eagle Phone: (936) 264-2215 Saw Mill Wood Mizer Phone: (317) 808-0717 The recalled Generac GTH410 and GTH220 engines were manufactured from July 2001 to July 2005. GTH410 Engines model numbers with defective fuel tanks are: 0041930EHF; 0043290EHF; 0043291; 0045050EHF; 0045281; 0045283; 0046100EHF; 0046150EHF; 0046910EHF; 0046911. GTH220 Engines model numbers with defective fuel tanks are: 0040990EHC; 0043930EHC; 0045300EHC; 0046090EHC; 0046370EHC; 0046380EHC; 0046390EHC; 0046820EHC; 0047640EHC; 0048820; 0050650; 0051170. The engine model number is located on the side of the motor and contained on a small sticker above the Generac nameplate. The top number on the small sticker is the model number (e.g., 220 or 410). The larger Generac nameplate contains the Engine Identification Number and Serial Number.
What can happen
The plastic fuel tanks can leak. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.
The fix
Consumers who purchased power equipment with the recalled engine should stop using it immediately and contact the equipment manufacturer to schedule a free tank replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Generac Power Systems Inc. has received 33 reports of fuel tank leaks with these engines. Generac has not received any reports of injuries or property damage.
- Sold at
- Independent and national dealers sold the power equipment with the recalled engines from July 2001 through July 2005.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled generac gth410 and gth220 engines with plastic fuel tanks?
Consumers who purchased power equipment with the recalled engine should stop using it immediately and contact the equipment manufacturer to schedule a free tank replacement.
What is the hazard?
The plastic fuel tanks can leak. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.