Reported Aug 9, 2016
Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard
Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd. of China
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer.
Firm contact: Kohler Power Systems toll-free at 866-667-4835 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email generator.feedback@kohler.com or online at http://power.kohler.com, and click "Contact Us" on the upper-right side of the page.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Kohler portable generators
- Amount recalled
- About 7,000 (in addition, about 230 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Authorized Kohler distributors and dealers from June 2014 through May 2016 for between $740 and $1,400..
Why it was recalled
The generators have a wiring error, which can result in an electrical shock risk if an electrical device is plugged into the generator.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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