CPSCNovember 26, 2019

Yamaha Portable Generators recall: Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Yamaha Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Why was Yamaha Portable Generators recalled?

The portable generator's fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a Yamaha Power Products dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly. Contact: Consumer Contact: Yamaha toll-free at 866-788-7398 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com or www.yamahamotorsports.com/power-product and click on the CPSC Alerts tab at the bottom of the page for more information.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
2018 and 2019 Yamaha EF2000iS portable generators
Company
Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Shizuoka Japan, Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. of Kennesaw, Ga.
Quantity
About 10,100
Sold at
Exclusively at Yamaha Motorsports dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2019 for about $900.
Recall date
November 26, 2019
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves model 2018 and 2019 Yamaha EF2000iS portable generators, with serial numbers range 4543288 through 4553706. The blue generators have Yamaha and the model name printed on the control panel. The serial number can be found on a label below the exhaust outlet on the left side.

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