CPSC recall · Reported July 23, 2013
Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., of Tokyo recalled The recalled portable gasoline generators are Subaru models SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500.….
Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards was recalled by Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., of Tokyo in July 23, 2013. Reason: The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire or burn hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact Robin America to sched…. Verify recall #13247 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., of Tokyo issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire or burn hazard..
- None
- agency class
- July 23, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13247 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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
Reason for recall
The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact Robin America to schedule a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13247 |
| Date reported | July 23, 2013 |
| Date initiated | July 23, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., of Tokyo |
| Affected scope | About 4,100 units in the United States and 490 units in Canada |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact Robin America to schedule a free repair.
- Check the recall number (13247) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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