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Yamaha Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recalled 2019-11-26. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 10,100Units

2019-11-26Recall date

None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: This recall involves model 2018 and 2019 Yamaha EF2000iS portable generators, with serial numbers range 4543288 through 4553706. The blue generators have Yamaha and the model name printed on the control panel. The serial number can be found on a label below the exhaust outlet on the left side.
The hazard: The portable generator's fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
Injuries: None reported
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact a Yamaha Power Products dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

The details

Products	2018 and 2019 Yamaha EF2000iS portable generators
Made by	Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Shizuoka Japan
Made in	Japan
CPSC recall number	20710

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.