Gas generators sold at Costco, Home Depot, Lowe’s and other hardware stores in New York and nationwide have been recalled due to gas leaks, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall notice.
The portable generators are manufactured by Generac Power Systems and were sold between May 2025 and Feb. 2026. When first filling the generator with gasoline, fuel can leak out from the carburetor, which poses “a serious risk of injury or death from fire or burn hazard,” according to CPSC.
The recall notice states that the company recieved 114 reports of gas leaks, but no injuries have been reported.
Costco issued a letter to members who purchased the generators, warning that they should immediately stop using the Generac portable generators and check if their product’s serial number is included in the recall.
Here is what to know about the recalled portable generators.
What products are recalled
Generac Portable Generators sold at stores across New York between May 2025 and Feb. 2026, with serial numbers ranging from 3016786070 to 3016788388, are recalled, according to CPSC and Costco.
The recall notice states that the generators are encased in a steel-tube cradle, with orange and black covers and have two wheels on the back.
Here are the impacted unit types and model numbers:
To see if your product is included in the recall, visit generac.com/about/recalls/GP-Carburetor. You will need to have the model and serial numbers handy.
Where were the recalled products sold? Is NY impacted?
Yes, New York is impacted by the recall.
Close to 150,000 recalled portable generators were sold at Costco, Lowe’s, Home Depot and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide, according to the recall notice, while 260 units were sold in Canada.
What should customers do if they have the recalled generators?
New York customers with the Generac portable generators should immediately stop using the product and check to see if their product’s serial number is included in the recall.
Units in the recall that have either not yet been filled or show signs of leaking after being filled with fuel are encouraged to contact their dealer to get a free repair, according to CPSC. Costco members with the recalled product can return it to the store for a full refund.
— Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York state. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn’t help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@USATodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Generac portable generators recalled for fire risk
Reporting by Madison Scott, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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