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.
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