Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Recalled July 23, 2013 · CPSC recall 13247 · Subaru

Product and Serial Number location for Subaru SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500 generators recalled by Robin America.

Hazard

The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire or burn hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 4,100 units in the United States and 490 units in Canada

Incidents / injuries

Robin America has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

The recalled portable gasoline generators are Subaru models SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500. They have yellow fuel tanks and black frames with collapsible handles. The word "Subaru" is on the fuel tank and is on the control panel under the Subaru logo. The Product, or Spec, number and serial number are on the end of the fuel tank above the wheels. Generators with the following product numbers and serial numbers are being recalled: Model No. Prod/Spec No. Description Serial No. SGX3500 RGR35023020 3500-watt generator 1000243 to 1000481 1000723 to 1000962 1000988 to 1001745 SGX5000 RGR50023020 5000-watt generator 1000665 to 1000875 1001089 to 1001300 1001326 to 1002049 1002506 to 1002929 SGX7500 RGR75023020 7500-watt generator 1000229 to 1000427 1000629 to 1000828 1000889 to 1001937 1001950 to 1002150 1002823 to 1003216

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact Robin America to schedule a free repair.

Contact

Robin America Inc., toll-free at (866) 664-1363 from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online www.subarupower.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

Portable Generators

Manufacturer(s)

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., of Tokyo

Imported by

Robin America Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.

Retailers

Authorized Subaru Power Equipment dealers nationwide, including authorized internet dealers, between September 2011 and January 2013 for approximately $920 to $1800.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →