Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Portable Generators
Hazard: The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Consumer Contact: Robin America Inc., toll-free at (866) 664-1363 from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online www.subarupower.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 4,100 units in the United States and 490 units in Canada
Description: The recalled portable gasoline generators are Subaru models SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500. They have yellow fuel tanks and black frames with collapsible handles. The word “Subaru” is on the fuel tank and is on the control panel under the Subaru logo. The Product, or Spec, number and serial number are on the end of the fuel tank above the wheels. Generators with the following product numbers and serial numbers are being recalled:
Model No. |
Prod/Spec No. |
Description |
Serial No. |
SGX3500 |
RGR35023020 |
3500-watt generator |
1000243 to 1000481 |
1000723 to 1000962 |
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1000988 to 1001745 |
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SGX5000 |
RGR50023020 |
5000-watt generator |
1000665 to 1000875 |
1001089 to 1001300 |
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1001326 to 1002049 |
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1002506 to 1002929 |
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SGX7500 |
RGR75023020 |
7500-watt generator |
1000229 to 1000427 |
1000629 to 1000828 |
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1000889 to 1001937 |
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1001950 to 1002150 |
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1002823 to 1003216 |
Incidents/Injuries: Robin America has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact Robin America to schedule a free repair.
Sold at: Authorized Subaru Power Equipment dealers nationwide, including authorized internet dealers, between September 2011 and January 2013 for approximately $920 to $1800.
Importer: Robin America Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Manufacturer: Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., of Tokyo
Manufactured in: China
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @OnSafety or by subscribing to CPSC’s free e-mail newsletters.
Source: cpsc.gov