Generac Power Systems Inc. Recalls Engines to Replace Fuel Tanks Due to Risk of Fire

WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Generac GTH410 and GTH220 Engines with Plastic Fuel Tanks

Units: About 700

Manufacturer: Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis.

Hazard: The plastic fuel tanks can leak. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.

Incidents/Injuries: Generac Power Systems Inc. has received 33 reports of fuel tank leaks with these engines. Generac has not received any reports of injuries or property damage.

Description: The following industrial power equipment products, manufactured by the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) listed below are included in this recall:

Power Equipment Type	OEM/Equipment Seller
Pressure Washer	Cleaning Systems Specialists, Inc. Phone: (619) 448-8111
Air Compressors	Ingersoll-Rand Phone: (800) 820-0308
Pressure Washers	Silver Eagle Phone: (936) 264-2215
Saw Mill	Wood Mizer Phone: (317) 808-0717

The recalled Generac GTH410 and GTH220 engines were manufactured from July 2001 to July 2005. GTH410 Engines model numbers with defective fuel tanks are: 0041930EHF; 0043290EHF; 0043291; 0045050EHF; 0045281; 0045283; 0046100EHF; 0046150EHF; 0046910EHF; 0046911. GTH220 Engines model numbers with defective fuel tanks are: 0040990EHC; 0043930EHC; 0045300EHC; 0046090EHC; 0046370EHC; 0046380EHC; 0046390EHC; 0046820EHC; 0047640EHC; 0048820; 0050650; 0051170. The engine model number is located on the side of the motor and contained on a small sticker above the Generac nameplate. The top number on the small sticker is the model number (e.g., 220 or 410). The larger Generac nameplate contains the Engine Identification Number and Serial Number.

Sold at: Independent and national dealers sold the power equipment with the recalled engines from July 2001 through July 2005.

Manufactured In: United States

Remedy: Consumers who purchased power equipment with the recalled engine should stop using it immediately and contact the equipment manufacturer to schedule a free tank replacement.

Consumer Contact: Call Generac Power Systems at (800) 320-1143 anytime, or log on to Generac's Web site at www.generac.com Consumers can also contact the OEM/Equipment Seller directly at the phone numbers listed above.

Generac's Media Contact: Stephanie Borowski at (262) 544-4811.