Generac Power Systems Inc. Recalls Engines to Replace Fuel Tanks Due to Risk of Fire
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-07-27 · 06569
Hazards
The plastic fuel tanks can leak. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.
Recall
Number
06569
Date
2006-07-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Generac GTH410 and GTH220 Engines with Plastic Fuel Tanks
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis.
Retailer(s)
Independent and national dealers sold the power equipment with the recalled engines from July 2001 through July 2005.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.