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

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

Recall #: 20710
Affected scope: About 10,100

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Shizuoka Japan recalled This recall involves model 2018 and 2019 Yamaha EF2000iS portable generators, with serial….

Yamaha Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert) was recalled by Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Shizuoka Japan in November 26, 2019. Reason: The portable generator's fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a Yamaha Powe…. Verify recall #20710 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Shizuoka Japan issued this CPSC recall-The portable generator's fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards..

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agency class: November 26, 2019
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20710 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	20710
Date reported	November 26, 2019
Date initiated	November 26, 2019
Recalling firm	Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Shizuoka Japan
Affected scope	About 10,100
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 recalled generators and contact a Yamaha Power Products dealer to schedule a free rep…

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 26, 2019. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 20710.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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