Generac GTH Engines – fuel tank fire risk (2006)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Generac GTH410 and GTH220 Engines with Plastic Fuel Tanks
Brand
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis. is recalling Generac GTH410 and GTH220 Engines with Plastic Fuel Tanks. The hazard is: The plastic fuel tanks can leak. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The following industrial power equipment products, manufactured by the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) listed below, are included in this recall: Power Equipment Type OEM/Equipment Seller Pressure Washer Cleaning Systems Specialists, Inc. Phone: (619) 448-8111 Air Compressors Ingersoll-Rand Phone: (800) 820-0308 Pressure Washers Silver Eagle Phone: (936) 264-2215 Saw Mill Wood Mizer Phone: (317) 808-0717 The recalled Generac GTH410 and GTH220 engines were manufactured from July 2001 to July 2005. GTH410 Engines model numbers with defective fuel tanks are: 0041930EHF; 0043290EHF; 0043291; 0045050EHF; 0045281; 0045283; 0046100EHF; 0046150EHF; 0046910EHF; 0046911. GTH220 Engines model numbers with defective fuel tanks are: 0040990EHC; 0043930EHC; 0045300EHC; 0046090EHC; 0046370EHC; 0046380EHC; 0046390EHC; 0046820EHC; 0047640EHC; 0048820; 0050650; 0051170. The engine model number is located on the side of the motor and contained on a small sticker above the Generac nameplate. The top number on the small sticker is the model number (e.g., 220 or 410). The larger Generac nameplate contains the Engine Identification Number and Serial Number.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The plastic fuel tanks can leak. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers who purchased power equipment with the recalled engine should stop using it immediately and contact the equipment manufacturer to schedule a free tank replacement.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026