Table of contents
- Latest Generac Generator Lawsuit Updates
- April 16, 2026: CPSC Announces Fuel Leak Recall of Generac Portable Generators
- February 27, 2026: Generac Settles Generator Explosion Lawsuit
- October 18, 2024: Class Action Targets Generac Standby Generators
- July 5, 2023: Class Action Targets Generac SnapRS Solar Product
- May 9, 2023: Federal Register Publishes Generac Civil Penalty Agreement
- November 10, 2022: CPSC and Generac Re-Announce Handle Recall
- July 29, 2021: CPSC and Generac Announce Handle Recall
- What Is a Generac Generator?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Potential Compensation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is There a Generac Generator Recall in 2026?
- Is There a Generac Generator Class Action Lawsuit?
- What Happened in the Generac Generator Explosion Case?
- Can I Join a Generac Generator Lawsuit?
- Were Generac Generators Recalled in Canada?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled Generac portable generators over a handle that can pinch, cut off or crush fingers. A 2026 recall covers fuel leaks that can start fires.
Lawsuits say Generac standby generators fail in power outages. One suit says a portable generator exploded at a work site. Other suits involve solar gear sold with Generac PWRcell systems.
No MDL has been formed for Generac generators. The cases are separate claims, class actions and settlements, including the PWRcell settlement and the Philadelphia County explosion settlement.
Latest Generac Generator Lawsuit Updates
April 16, 2026: CPSC Announces Fuel Leak Recall of Generac Portable Generators
The CPSC announced recall 26-407 of about 149,400 Generac portable generators. Fuel can leak from the carburetor when the unit is first filled with gasoline [1].
The hazard is a risk of serious injury or death from fire or burns. The firm has received 114 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
February 27, 2026: Generac Settles Generator Explosion Lawsuit
Wisconsin Public Radio reported that Generac agreed in late January to a roughly $206 million settlement. The Philadelphia County suit was about an October 4, 2023 portable generator explosion at a Pennsylvania construction site [2].
Generac affiliates were also named as defendants. Generac settled to resolve all asserted claims and denied any wrongdoing. The report cited a Generac filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
October 18, 2024: Class Action Targets Generac Standby Generators
Plaintiffs filed a putative class action in Florida federal court on October 18, 2024. They allege a hidden defect in Generac 22kW and 24kW standby generators sold from 2021 to 2024, as ConsumerAffairs reported [3].
The complaint says the generators can stop working during power outages. Plaintiffs James W. Dawson Jr. and Edmond C. Hill Jr. say Generac knew of the defect but only offered temporary fixes.
July 5, 2023: Class Action Targets Generac SnapRS Solar Product
BizTimes reported a new putative class action over the Generac SnapRS solar product. The suit was filed the previous Friday in the Eastern District of Wisconsin [4].
The SnapRS device is part of the Generac PWRcell system. The complaint alleges that at least three home fires have been blamed on the defective SnapRS. These are allegations, not findings.
May 9, 2023: Federal Register Publishes Generac Civil Penalty Agreement
The Federal Register published the CPSC’s notice of a settlement with Generac Power Systems that was accepted on a provisional basis. Generac would pay a $15,800,000 civil penalty over the timing of its portable generator reports [5].
CPSC staff charged that Generac did not report the handle injuries right away. Generac did not admit the charges. It does not admit that it broke the CPSA or any other law.
November 10, 2022: CPSC and Generac Re-Announce Handle Recall
The CPSC and Generac re-announced the 2021 recall with a new repair kit of spacers, under recall number 23-040 [6].
The notice reported 37 reports of injuries. Of these, 24 resulted in finger amputations and five in finger crushing. This replaced the smaller count in the 2021 notice.
July 29, 2021: CPSC and Generac Announce Handle Recall
CPSC and Generac announced the recall of about 321,160 Generac and DR 6500-watt and 8000-watt portable generators. The hazards were finger amputation and crushing [7].
The notice carries recall number 21-173. Generac had received eight reports of injuries at that time. The handle can pinch fingers against the generator frame.
What Is a Generac Generator?
According to Generac, the recalled portable generators have gasoline-powered engines. They make power for use as a backup. Generac Power Systems, Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin, makes these units [8].
Generac also makes standby generators and PWRcell solar-plus-storage systems. Both are the subject of class actions against the company, one in Florida federal court and one in the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Who May Be Affected?
You may be affected if you own a Generac or DR 6500-watt or 8000-watt portable generator covered by the handle recall. Owners of the portable generators in the 2026 fuel leak recall are also covered by that recall.
Buyers of 22kW and 24kW Generac standby generators from 2021 to 2024 are the group named in the Florida class action.
Current Owners or Primary Users of a PWRcell System bought in the United States before January 9, 2026 may file a claim [9]. Questions go to the Settlement Administrator at 1-855-707-4196 or info@GeneracSnapSettlement.com, not to Generac.
Claimants with more than two months of power generation diminished by at least 25% get a flat award of $150. A loss-of-power claim with weak documentation is capped at $100. Payments are pro-rata if the fund runs short.
Reported Injuries or Damages
CPSC recall records report injuries from the portable generator handle. Of 37 reports of injuries, 24 were finger amputations and five were finger crushings. The fuel leak recall lists leak reports and no injuries.
CPSC staff said that from October 2018 into 2020, Generac got reports from people whose fingers were partly cut off or crushed by the unlocked handle. These are staff charges that Generac does not admit.
The Florida complaint alleges that slip rings and carbon brushes in the standby generators wear out. It says the unit then stops in outages. The complaint says this can be dangerous for people who rely on power for medical equipment.
Six workers were reported seriously burned in the October 4, 2023 explosion, according to the plaintiff firm. Generac denied wrongdoing in that case.
Recall and Regulatory Background
The handle recall covers units sold from June 2013 through June 2021 for between $790 and $1,480. The remedy is a free repair kit. Call Generac at 844-242-3493, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT weekdays.
Recall 26-407 covers units sold from May 2025 through February 2026 for between $600 and $1,300 at Home Depot, Lowe’s and other stores. Call 800-396-9951.
Check your model and serial number at generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor. A recall does not by itself prove liability. About 260 units were sold in Canada under the 2026 recall [10].
Evidence to Preserve
Keep anything that shows what you own, what happened and what it cost:
- Model and serial number labels from the generator, photographed before any repair or disposal.
- Purchase receipts or order records that show where and when you bought the unit.
- Photographs of the generator and of any injury, fire or property damage.
- Repair and service records, including any visit by a dealer or technician.
- Recall letters and emails with Generac, and any repair kit paperwork.
- Medical records and bills for any treatment tied to the generator.
- Records of lost power or property damage, such as spoiled food or repair bills.
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines come from state law. They depend on where you live and when the injury, damage or discovery happened. Talk to a lawyer soon about the dates that apply to you.
Potential Compensation
Depending on the facts of a claim, damages can include medical bills, lost income and property damage. They can also include repair or replacement costs and pain and suffering.
In the Philadelphia County explosion suit, the deal was split between $104.5 million from the company and $102 million from its insurer. The CPSC civil penalty is not a payment to injured people.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation also depends on proof of fault and harm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There a Generac Generator Recall in 2026?
A Generac generator recall was announced in 2026. Under recall 26-407, a generator already filled past “E” without leakage can still be used. Report a dangerous product at SaferProducts.gov or call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.
Is There a Generac Generator Class Action Lawsuit?
A Generac class action lawsuit exists in more than one form. Daniel Haak filed a putative SnapRS class action in the Middle District of Florida in October 2022. Five more were filed by buyers of Generac clean energy products between November 2021 and March 2023.
What Happened in the Generac Generator Explosion Case?
The Generac explosion case was filed in Philadelphia County in December 2023. It pursued negligence, strict liability and loss of consortium claims over a GP15000E generator. In September 2023, Generac had recalled about 64,000 generators, including the GP15000E, over fuel tanks that failed to vent.
Can I Join a Generac Generator Lawsuit?
Whether you can join a Generac generator lawsuit depends on the product and the case. The PWRcell settlement takes claims through its administrator, and the Florida standby generator case is a putative class action.
Were Generac Generators Recalled in Canada?
Generac generators were recalled in Canada. The 2021 recall covered 4,575 units sold in Canada. For the 2026 recall, Health Canada reported no incident or injury reports in Canada as of March 31, 2026.