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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 6, 2018Serious
Kohler Gasoline Engines
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The engines have a faulty fuel cap, which can allow over-pressurization in the fuel tank, posing a risk of a fuel leak and fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled engines and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair. Kohler is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Kohler Engines toll-free at 877-333-3948 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at EngineFieldService@kohler.com or online at www.kohlerengines.com and click on “Contact” for more information.
The product
This recall involves Kohler gasoline engine models SH265, CH245, CH255, CH270, CH395, CH440, and ECH440. The engines are used in a variety of outdoor power equipment including log splitters, generators, wood chippers, stump grinders, pressure washers, water pumps and snowbrushes and were also sold separately. Model numbers, spec numbers, serial numbers, and build dates are printed on a silver label attached to the lower-right side of the engine. Engine Model Serial Number Range Spec Number Build Dates SH265 4728550948 through 4732118148 SH265-3140 SH265-3143 SH265-3011 SH265-3128 SH265-3142 SH265-3136 SH265-3132 between 10/09/2017 and 11/22/2017 CH245 4731015018 through 4731015028 CH245-3152 CH255 4728230828 through 4731916008 CH255-3152 CH255-3163 CH270 4729141788 through 4729141838 CH270-3184 CH395 4728404818 through 4732437218 CH395-3149 CH395-3021 CH395-3041 CH395-3185 CH395-3189 CH395-3188 CH440 4728315318 through 4732420848 CH440-3021 CH440-3134 CH440-3149 CH440-3197 CH440-3031 CH440-3029 CH440-3041 CH440-3154 CH440-3158 CH440-3204 ECH440 4730606738 through 4732420858 ECH440-3011
Details
- Units affected
- About 24,000
- Recall date
- February 6, 2018
- Brand
- Kohler Engines, of China, Kohler Engines, of Kohler, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
SH265SH265-3140SH265-3143SH265-3011SH265-3128SH265-3142SH265-3136SH265-3132
Authorized Kohler and original equipment manufacturers, distributors and dealers and online at www.HomeDepot.com and other websites in December 2017 for between $625 and $4,950 with the product and for between $260 and $690 sold separately.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Kohler Recalls Gasoline Engines Due to Risk of Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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