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Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard

Date: August 9, 2016
Company: Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., of China
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer. Options: Repair

Affected Products

This recall involves the following Kohler portable generator models: PRO3.7, PRO3.7E, PRO5.2, PRO5.2E, and GEN5.0 with Spec Number PA-GEN50-3003. These generators have black frame assemblies and blue fuel tanks. The PRO3.7, PRO5.2 and GEN5.0 models have manual recoil start. The PRO3.7E and PRO5.2E have both manual recoil and electric start. Only generators with serial number 4528733735 or lower, and a manufacture date prior to 06 2016, representing the months and year of manufacture, are included in this recall. Model numbers, serial numbers, spec number and manufacturing date codes are on a silver label placed on each generator on the lower black frame assemblies.

Why Was This Recalled?

The generators have a wiring error, which can result in an electrical shock risk if an electrical device is plugged into the generator.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., of China

Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., of China has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report