Generac Recalls 150K Portable Generators Over Fire Risk

0:00Generac just recalled 149,400 portable generators over a few leak issue from the carburetor that could spark, fires, or serious burns. These units have an orange and black cover, sit in a steel tube cradle and roll on two back wheels. They sewed at places like Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide, plus online, from May 2025 through February, 2026, price between $600 and $1,300. No injuries reported so far, but Generac got 114 complaints about leaks, which is why the Consumer Product Safety Commission stepped in with this urgent recall. Owners should stop using them right away, hate to Generac's recall page, and check your model and serial number. If it qualifies and hasn't been fueled yet, or leaked after, call your local dealer for a free fix on site. Stay safe out there powering up. Double check your gear before the next outage hits, and we'll keep you posted on more updates like this.

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