Generac recalls portable generators after 7 finger amputations Generators sold at major retailers including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Costco and Home Depot ...

More than 350,000 backup portable power generators sold across the U.S. and Canada are being recalled after eight injuries, including seven finger amputations and one digit getting crushed ...

As of this recall notice, Generac has received eight reports of injuries, seven resulting in finger amputations and one in finger crushing. The portable generators were sold at major home improvement ...

Generac Power Systems has recalled more than 325,000 portable generators after seven finger amputations and one finger-crushing incident were reported.

A class action lawsuit claims Generac sold standby generators with a hidden defect that causes them to fail during power outages, despite being marketed as reliable backup power.

Generac has issued a recall for close to 64,000 of their portable generators for fire and burn hazards after 27 incidents were reported, including three severe burns.

The generators were sold at major retailers including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe’s and True Value between June 2013 and June 2021. They ranged in price from $790 to $1,480.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable generators, unless the locking pin has been inserted to secure the handle in place before and after moving the generator, and ...