This recall involves certain Kohler portable generators. The generators have black frame assemblies and blue fuel tanks with the name “Kohler” printed on a sticker on the fuel tank. Only generators with serial number 4528733735 or lower, and a manufacture date prior to 06 2016, representing the months and year of manufacture, are included in this recall. The affected products are CSA certified with CSA certification file number 261378.
| Model Number | Spec Number |
|---|---|
| PRO3.7 | ALL |
| PRO3.7E | ALL |
| PRO5.2 | ALL |
| PRO5.2E | ALL |
| GEN5.0 | Spec Number PA-GEN50-3003 only |
Model numbers, serial numbers, spec number and manufacturing date codes are on a silver label placed on each generator on the lower black frame assemblies.
Hazard identified
The affected generators have a wiring error, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Neither Health Canada nor Kohler Power Systems has received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of the portable generators in Canada or in the United States.
Number sold
Approximately 230 units of the recalled products were sold at distributors across Canada. Approximately 5200 units were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from June 2014 through May 2016 in Canada and the United States.
(SOURCE: Government of Canada)
