Generac Power Systems has recalled approximately 149,400 portable generators because fuel can leak from the carburetor when the unit is first filled with gasoline. This defect creates a high risk of fire and serious burn injuries, with 114 reports of fuel leaks received so far. The recall includes various orange and black models, such as the GP3600, GP6500, and GP8000E, sold at Home Depot, Lowe's, and other hardware stores nationwide between May 2025 and February 2026. Consumers should immediately stop using these units and contact a dealer for a free repair.
Fuel can leak from the carburetor during the initial fueling process, posing a serious fire or burn hazard to the user or bystanders. While no injuries have been reported, the firm has documented over 100 incidents of fuel leakage.
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 unit types: GP3600, GP4000DF, GP6500, GP6500E, GP6500EDF, GP6700EDF, GP8000E, GP9200E, GP9500ETF. Models are within a limited serial range.
Recalled Generac Portable Generator GP8000E, model G0077150
Recalled Generac Portable Generator GP6700EDF, model G0080620
Recalled Generac Portable Generator GP6500EDF, model G0081530
Recalled Generac Portable Generator GP6500, model G0076802
Recalled Model and Serial Number Location– models G0077210, G0081550, G0081530, G0080620, G0080630
Recalled Model and Serial Number Location – models G0076802, G0076722, G0077130, G0077150, G0076754, G0081540, G0079712
Detailed View of Product Label with Model and Serial Number
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response