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Generac portable generators recalled
Official notice
16 Apr 2026
Last checked
16 Apr 2026
An official Health Canada notice concerns Generac portable generators recalled. When first filling the recalled generator, fuel can leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard. Consumers with generators that have previously been filled with enough fuel to move the gauge off "E," or have been used without any fuel leakage, can continue use. As of March 31, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received 114 reports of fuel leaking with no reports of fire or injuries. Published 2026-04-16.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable generators and contact Generac to determine if their product is included in this recall. If your unit is included in the recall, and has either not yet been filled with fuel or exhibited leakage after fueling as described above, please contact your dealer to arrange for a free repair at the dealer’s location. For more information, consumers can contact Generac Power Systems, Inc. By telephone 1-800-396-9951 from 8:00 a.m. To 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor or www.generac.com and click on Important Recall Information. Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Generac Power Systems Inc. Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Recall number
81890
Official notice
2026-04-16
The hazard
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When first filling the recalled generator, fuel can leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard. Consumers with generators that have previously been filled with enough fuel to move the gauge off "E," or have been used without any fuel leakage, can continue use. As of March 31, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received 114 reports of fuel leaking with no reports of fire or injuries.
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Brand: Generac. Contact: Generac to determine if their product is included in this recall. Phone 1-800-396-9951.
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