Attorney for Generac Portable Generator Recall and Injury
The law firm of Triscaro & Associates is currently reviewing claims related to injuries related to the recall of Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators. On July 29, 2021, a recall was issued for these generators since an locked handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards.
This recall involves 6500 watt and 8000 watt Generac portable generators with unit type numbers XT8000E, XT8000EFI, GP6500, GP6500E, GP8000E and HomeLink 6500E portable generators, and DR models PRO 6500M and PRO 6500E portable generators. The generators have gasoline-powered engines that are used to generate electricity for use as backup power. The portable generators have two-wheels and a single, U-shaped, two-grip, flip-up pin-lock handle to help move the generator.
At this time Generac has received eight reports of injuries, seven resulting in finger amputations and one in finger crushing. The generators were sold at major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do it Best, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe’s Stores, Napa Auto Parts, Northern Tool & Equipment, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., True Value, and W.W. Grainger from June 2013 through June 2021 for between $790 and $1,480.
If you or a loved one has been injured by one of these recalled generator please contact our law firm today at 440-248-8811 or fill out the contact form on the screen. We are currently reviewing claims nationwide.