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Product and Serial Number location for Subaru SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500 generators recalled by Robin America.
Robin America Inc., toll-free at (866) 664-1363 from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online www.subarupower.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
The recalled portable gasoline generators are Subaru models SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500. They have yellow fuel tanks and black frames with collapsible handles. The word "Subaru" is on the fuel tank and is on the control panel under the Subaru logo. The Product, or Spec, number and serial number are on the end of the fuel tank above the wheels. Generators with the following product numbers and serial numbers are being recalled:
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Model No. |
Prod/Spec No. |
Description |
Serial No. |
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SGX3500 |
RGR35023020 |
3500-watt generator |
1000243 to 1000481 |
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1000723 to 1000962 |
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1000988 to 1001745 |
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SGX5000 |
RGR50023020 |
5000-watt generator |
1000665 to 1000875 |
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1001089 to 1001300 |
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1001326 to 1002049 |
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1002506 to 1002929 |
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SGX7500 |
RGR75023020 |
7500-watt generator |
1000229 to 1000427 |
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1000629 to 1000828 |
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1000889 to 1001937 |
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1001950 to 1002150 |
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1002823 to 1003216 |
Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact Robin America to schedule a free repair.
Robin America has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Robin America Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Robin America Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
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