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Product Recall Number: 16-239

Why was Portable generators recalled?

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

Portable generators
Here's product recall specific data for Portable generators.

  • Product Recall Number: 16-239

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-08-09

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Portable generators

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

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

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

  • Incidents: None reported

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

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

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., of China

  • Distributors: Kohler Power Systems of Kohler, Wis.

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed