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

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: July 23, 2013

Recall number: 13-247

 

 

 

 

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Portable Generators
Hazard:

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

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer 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.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

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

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

Incidents/Injuries

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

Remedy

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

Sold at

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

Importer

Robin America Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.

Manufacturer

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., of Tokyo

Manufactured in

China