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Product recall · CPSCNovember 26, 2019Serious
Yamaha Portable Generators
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The portable generator's fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
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 the recalled generators and contact a Yamaha Power Products dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Who to contact: Consumer Contact: Yamaha toll-free at 866-788-7398 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com or www.yamahamotorsports.com/power-product and click on the CPSC Alerts tab at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves model 2018 and 2019 Yamaha EF2000iS portable generators, with serial numbers range 4543288 through 4553706. The blue generators have Yamaha and the model name printed on the control panel. The serial number can be found on a label below the exhaust outlet on the left side.
Details
- Units affected
- About 10,100
- Recall date
- November 26, 2019
- Brand
- Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Shizuoka Japan
- Made or distributed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. of Kennesaw, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
2018
Exclusively at Yamaha Motorsports dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2019 for about $900.
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: “Yamaha Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (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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