Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Recall 13247 · Jul 23, 2013 · Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
4,100
units affected
4,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13247
- Date
- Jul 23, 2013
- Company
- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
- Units affected
- 4,100
- Product
- Portable Generators
- Product type
- Generators
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled portable gasoline generators are Subaru models SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500. They have yellow fuel tanks and black frames with collapsible handles. The word "Subaru" is on the fuel tank and is on the control panel under the Subaru logo. The Product, or Spec, number and serial number are on the end of the fuel tank above the wheels. Generators with the following product numbers and serial numbers are being recalled: Model No. Prod/Spec No. Description Serial No. SGX3500 RGR35023020 3500-watt generator 1000243 to 1000481 1000723 to 1000962 1000988 to 1001745 SGX5000 RGR50023020 5000-watt generator 1000665 to 1000875 1001089 to 1001300 1001326 to 1002049 1002506 to 1002929 SGX7500 RGR75023020 7500-watt generator 1000229 to 1000427 1000629 to 1000828 1000889 to 1001937 1001950 to 1002150 1002823 to 1003216
What can happen
The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire or burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact Robin America to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Robin America has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Subaru Power Equipment dealers nationwide, including authorized internet dealers, between September 2011 and January 2013 for approximately $920 to $1800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portable generators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact Robin America to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire or burn hazard.
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.