Recall #06-064 · Published January 11, 2006

12" Braided Flex Fuel Hose sold with certain Guardian® Home Standby Air-Cooled Generators

CPSC, Generac Power Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Fuel Hoses Sold with Guardian Home Generators

CPSC published a recall notice for 12" Braided Flex Fuel Hose sold with certain Guardian® Home Standby Air-Cooled Generators from Generac Power Systems Inc. on January 11, 2006. CPSC identifies this hazard: The fuel hoses can leak if bent in an unreasonable fashion during installation or upon completion of installation. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the generator if the fuel hose is bent or if the ferrules (connectors) are cracked, split or damaged in any way. Consumers with a bent hose or damaged connector should contact Generac Power Systems or a Generac authorized service dealer, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement of the flex fuel hose.

Generator using Recalled Hose
Generator using Recalled Hose
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What to check on the product label

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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

The generators are about 4 feet by 2 feet by 2½ feet, tan in color, and have identification decal tags displaying the serial number.

Why it was recalled

The fuel hoses can leak if bent in an unreasonable fashion during installation or upon completion of installation. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.

Incidents and injuries

Generac has received no reports of fuel hose leaks. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the generator if the fuel hose is bent or if the ferrules (connectors) are cracked, split or damaged in any way. Consumers with a bent hose or damaged connector should contact Generac Power Systems or a Generac authorized service dealer, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement of the flex fuel hose.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis. (generator), RB Royal Industries Inc., of Fond du Lac, Wis. (hose)
Recall number
06-064
Units
About 20,000
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Independent and national dealers sold these generators with the flex fuel hoses between March 2001 and September 2003 for about $1500 to $2500.

12" Braided Flex Fuel Hose sold with certain Guardian® Home Standby Air-Cooled Generators

CPSC product type: Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses

Recall contact information

Call Generac Power Systems at (800) 949-7440 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.generac.com

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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