Generac GP Series portable generator carburetor fuel-leak fire and burn hazard (CPSC April 16, 2026)

Generac · 2018–2025 · Published May 9, 2026

Generac voluntary recall of approximately 149,400 GP Series portable generators in the United States and 263 in Canada due to a defect in the carburetor that can cause fuel to leak from the carburetor on the generator's initial fill, posing a fire and burn hazard. Generac has received 114 reports of fuel leaks; no injuries reported as of the recall date.

Details

## Affected machines

This recall covers the following Generac GP Series portable generator models:

- GP3600
- GP4000DF (dual fuel)
- GP6500
- GP6500E (electric start)
- GP6500CO / GP6500COA / GP6500COB (CO-Sense variants)
- GP8000E
- GP9200E
- GP9500ETF

## Hazard

Fuel can leak from the carburetor when the generator is filled with gasoline for the first time, posing a fire and burn hazard.

## Remedy

Stop using the recalled generator immediately. Contact Generac for a free repair which involves replacement of the carburetor by an authorized Generac dealer.

Generac contact: 1-855-625-2933, Monday through Friday 8am-5pm CT, or visit https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor for more information.

## Reports

114 reports of fuel leaks; no injuries as of the recall announcement (April 16, 2026).

Affected equipment

Generac GP3600 (GP Series)
Generac GP4000DF (GP Dual Fuel)
Generac GP6500 (GP Series)
Generac GP6500CO (GP Series)
Generac GP6500COA (GP Series)
Generac GP6500COB (GP Series)
Generac GP6500E (GP Series)
Generac GP8000E (GP Series)
Generac GP9200E (GP Series)
Generac GP9500ETF (GP Series)

Sources

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