CPSC Recall in 2022: CPSC Reannounces Recall of Generac Portable Generators; Additional Finger Amputation and Crushing Injury Reported; New Repair Kit Available

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2022.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-040

Date: November 10, 2022

Product Name: Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators

Recall Description:

This recall involves 6500-watt and 8000-watt Generac portable generators with unit type numbers XT8000E XT8000EFI, GP6500, GP6500E, GP8000E and HomeLink 6500E portable generators, and DR models PRO 6500M and PRO 6500E portable generators. This recall also involves all of these generators listed above purchased after July 29, 2021 through November 3, 2022, containing a repair kit which included full cover handle guards.  The generators have gasoline-powered engines that are used to generate electricity for use as backup power. The portable generators have two-wheels and a single, U-shaped, two-grip, flip-up pin-lock handle to help move the generator. Only the following generators are included in this recall. The unit type is identified on the front of the product.  The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the product.  Consumers can also check specific unit type, model number, and serial number location information at www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup.Unit TypeModel NumberFirst Serial NumberLast Serial NumberXT8000EG0064330   G006433130000378493005569372 G0064340   G0064342  XT8000EFIG0071620   G007162130033363563006597843 G0071621R  GP6500G0076720   G0076800   G0076800R   G0076812   G0076830   G0076830R   G0076902   G0076902R   G0076903  GP6500EG0076820   G0076820R   G0076822  GP8000EG0076731   G0076751   G0076751R   G0076761   G0076761R   G0076861   G0076861R  PRO 6500MGP16505DMN   GP16505DMNR  PRO 6500EGP16505DEN  HomeLink 6500EG0068650   G0068651   G0079960  

Hazard Description:

An unlocked handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 321,160 (In addition, 4,575 were sold in Canada) These portable generators were previously recalled in July 2021

Incidents:

The firm has received a total of 37 reports of injuries, 24 resulting in finger amputations and five in finger crushing.

Sold At:

Major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do it Best, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe’s Stores, Napa Auto Parts, Northern Tool & Equipment, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., True Value, and W.W. Grainger from June 2013 through June 2021 for between $790 and $1,480.

Manufactured In:

United States and China