Recall #26-407 · Published April 16, 2026

Generac Portable Generators

Generac Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn and Fire Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Generac Portable Generators from Generac on April 16, 2026. CPSC identifies this hazard: When first filling the recalled generator with gasoline, fuel can leak from the carburetor, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire or burn hazard. Consumers with generators that have previously been filled with enough gasoline to move the gauge off "E," or have been used without any gasoline leakage, can continue to be used. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Generac portable generator and go to https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor to check to see if your model and serial number are 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 free repair at the dealer's location.

Recalled Generac Portable Generator GP8000E, model G0077150
Recalled Generac Portable Generator GP8000E, model G0077150
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What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

G0077210G0081550G0076802G0076722G0077130G0081530G0080620G0077150G0076754G0081540G0079712G0080630
Additional identifying details

The model and serial number are printed on a label attached to the side of the unit.

Why it was recalled

When first filling the recalled generator with gasoline, fuel can leak from the carburetor, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire or burn hazard. Consumers with generators that have previously been filled with enough gasoline to move the gauge off "E," or have been used without any gasoline leakage, can continue to be used.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 114 reports of generator fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Generac portable generator and go to https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor to check to see if your model and serial number are 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 free repair at the dealer's location.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Generac
Recall number
26-407
Units
About 149,400 (In addition, about 260 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Sold at / sales period
Home Depot, Lowe's and other home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online from May 2025 through February 2026 for between $600 and $1,300.

Generac Portable Generators

Recall contact information

Generac toll-free at 800-396-9951 from 8 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" for more information.

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