Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard

Recalled August 9, 2016 · CPSC recall 16239 · Kohler Power Systems

Location of label with model number, serial number, and manufacturing date code

Hazard

The generators have a wiring error, which can result in an electrical shock risk if an electrical device is plugged into the generator.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 7,000 (in addition, about 230 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves the following Kohler portable generator models: PRO3.7, PRO3.7E, PRO5.2, PRO5.2E, and GEN5.0 with Spec Number PA-GEN50-3003. These generators have black frame assemblies and blue fuel tanks. The PRO3.7, PRO5.2 and GEN5.0 models have manual recoil start. The PRO3.7E and PRO5.2E have both manual recoil and electric start. Only generators with serial number 4528733735 or lower, and a manufacture date prior to 06 2016, representing the months and year of manufacture, are included in this recall. Model numbers, serial numbers, spec number and manufacturing date codes are on a silver label placed on each generator on the lower black frame assemblies.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer.

Contact

Kohler Power Systems toll-free at 866-667-4835 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email [email protected] or online at http://power.kohler.com, and click "Contact Us" on the upper-right side of the page.

Product

Kohler portable generators

Manufacturer(s)

Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., of China

Distributed by

Kohler Power Systems of Kohler, Wis.

Retailers

Authorized Kohler distributors and dealers from June 2014 through May 2016 for between $740 and $1,400.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →