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Jan 22, 2020

Yamaha EF2000iS Recall

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

Name of product:
2018 and 2019 Yamaha EF2000iS portable generators

Hazard:
The portable generator’s fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy:
Repair

Recall date:
November 26, 2019

Units:
About 10,100

Consumer Contact:
Consumer Contact: Yamaha toll-free at 866-788-7398 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com or www.yamahamotorsports.com/power-product and click on the CPSC Alerts tab at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details

Description:
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.

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.

Incidents/Injuries:
None reported

Sold At:
Exclusively at Yamaha Motorsports dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2019 for about $900.

Manufacturer(s):
Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Shizuoka Japan

Distributor(s):
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. of Kennesaw, Ga.

Manufactured In:
Japan

Recall number:
20-710
  • Thanks. I posted this one up over on iRV2 back on December 12, 2019. Figured there might be a few owners there, too. :)