CPSC recall 26-407, announced Apr. 16, 2026, covers these exact Generac portable generator models: GP3600 (serial prefix G0077210), GP4000DF (G0081550), GP6500 (G0076802, G0076722), GP6500E (G0077130), GP6500EDF (G0081530), GP6700EDF (G0080620), GP8000E (G0077150, G0076754, G0081540), GP9200E (G0079712), GP9500ETF (G0080630). When first filled with gasoline, fuel can leak from the carburetor, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire or burn hazard. Stop using the generator immediately and check the serial number at Generac's recall portal. A unit that has not yet been fueled, or that showed no leak after fueling, can be taken to a dealer for a free repair.
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0 of 4 completedMatch your exact model number
ReversibleFind the complete model number on the product's rating label and compare it character-for-character against CPSC's list: GP3600 (serial prefix G0077210), GP4000DF (G0081550), GP6500 (G0076802, G0076722), GP6500E (G0077130), GP6500EDF (G0081530), GP6700EDF (G0080620), GP8000E (G0077150, G0076754, G0081540), GP9200E (G0079712), GP9500ETF (G0080630). A close but non-matching model is not covered by this notice — do not assume a sibling model is included.
Understand the documented hazard before continuing normal use
ReversibleWhen first filled with gasoline, fuel can leak from the carburetor, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire or burn hazard. CPSC and the manufacturer estimate this recall affects about 149,400 in the U.S. and about 260 in Canada units.
Get the manufacturer's free remedy
ReversibleStop using the generator immediately and check the serial number at Generac's recall portal. A unit that has not yet been fueled, or that showed no leak after fueling, can be taken to a dealer for a free repair. Contact: Generac at 800-396-9951 (8 a.m.–5 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday) or generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor.
Verify current status directly with CPSC
ReversibleA recall notice can be expanded to more models, or updated with a new remedy, after its original publication date. Open the CPSC source below for the current, authoritative version before relying on this summary alone.
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Sources behind this answer
Official CPSC recall notice 26-407, announced Apr. 16, 2026, with the affected model and serial-number-prefix list.
Generac's own recall portal for checking a serial number and arranging the free dealer repair.
Exact questions
Common questions about “Generac portable generator recall — CPSC 26-407”
Is my Generac portable generator part of CPSC recall 26-407?+
Only if its complete model number, read from the appliance's own rating label, is one of: GP3600 (serial prefix G0077210), GP4000DF (G0081550), GP6500 (G0076802, G0076722), GP6500E (G0077130), GP6500EDF (G0081530), GP6700EDF (G0080620), GP8000E (G0077150, G0076754, G0081540), GP9200E (G0079712), GP9500ETF (G0080630). A model that merely looks similar is not covered.
What is the remedy, and does it cost anything?+
Stop using the generator immediately and check the serial number at Generac's recall portal. A unit that has not yet been fueled, or that showed no leak after fueling, can be taken to a dealer for a free repair.
Is this recall still active?+
CPSC recall notices stay published and the documented remedy generally remains available after the announcement date, but the fastest way to confirm current status for a specific unit is the manufacturer's own recall page linked above, not this summary.
Where does this information come from?+
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's own recall notice (26-407).
How do I find the generator model?+
Check the label on the unit.
What if it leaks fuel?+
Stop use and keep away from ignition sources.
How do I claim the remedy?+
Follow the recall notice.
How do I find my generator's serial number?+
It is on a label on the generator's frame or near the engine, usually with the model number. Compare the model and the serial prefix with the lists in the notice.
What should I do if my generator has not been fueled yet?+
Do not fuel it. Check the serial number at Generac's recall portal, and if it is covered, take it to a dealer for the free repair before adding gasoline.
What if I already fueled it and saw a leak?+
Stop using it and keep it away from sparks and flame. Contact Generac using the details in the notice; do not run it again until it is repaired.
Does the recall cover Generac's home standby generators?+
No. This recall covers the portable models listed; standby generators have their own pages in the error-code library.
Is the repair free?+
Generac's notice says affected owners can have a free repair at a dealer, so there is no charge for the fix.
Can I keep using a covered generator carefully?+
The notice says to stop using it immediately, because a fuel leak near a hot engine is a fire risk.