Husky generators
3 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 4, 2021. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 3reports to CPSC
- Jan 4, 2021the latest report was made
- Apr 30, 2012the earliest
- 3with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Husky
- Makers
- HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. and The Home DepotMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- GeneratorsIncluding power plantsCPSC’s product type: Generators or Power Plants (code 606), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Electrical Systems
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| January 2021 | 1 |
| October 2012 | 1 |
| April 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 2 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Jan 4, 2021, sent to the company Jan 29, 2021, published by CPSC Feb 12, 2021
The product, in the report: Genetator
The consumer smelled fuel in his garage for months (possibly years), but did know exactly where it was coming from. The fuel tank has discoloration on it, where it looks like it has been leaking gas.
The fuel tank has a textured coating on it (top & bottom), which spread over time. The bottom half of the tank shows more discoloration than the top half.
He called the manufacture and was referred to their repair center. The rep. at the repair center, referred him back to the manufacture. He later called a local Home Depot Store and asked for the tool center. From there he was referred to Home Depot Reverse Logistics, which is their repair center. He called that number and they said he could bring it to a local store and they would send it out. The consumer asked about the cost and they could not answer that question. Plus the generator weighs over 100 lbs.
His generator was not included in [REDACTED], but it presents a similar problem.
- Model
- HU3650
- Serial number
- CHP0740019
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Arizona
- Bought
- Jun 30, 2011
- Where
- Mesa, Arizona: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Husky, made or sold by The Home Depot
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No incident, no one hurt Made Oct 27, 2012, sent to the company Nov 6, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 21, 2012
The product, in the report: Husky Portable generator - HU5000BP
Generator was just purchased a year ago. Tested generator in preparation for Hurricane Sandy. Gasoling leaking from gasket, behind the air filter assembly which has two long bolts to secure to engine housing where the gasket is located. Problem similar to reported incident 20120430-FSEC3-1246193 as reported on 4/3/2012
The gas is leaking when the fuel switch is turned on. Gas leaking without starting the generator.
- Model
- HU5000BP
- Serial number
- AP2421018
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Connecticut
- Bought
- Nov 3, 2011, about then
- Where
- New Canaan, Connecticut: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Husky, made or sold by HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- No Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 30, 2012, sent to the company Jun 6, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 20, 2012
The product, in the report: Husky Black Max Generator
The consumer wanted to express his concerns about his portable generator as the fuel gasket deteriorated, breaking on the inside of the gas tank and now the is model is leaking gas. The consumer stated that yesterday morning he came outside and attempted to power on the generator and there was gas leaking in his driveway.
The consumer stated that the gas tank has a 6 gallon capacity and would assume the tank had leaked out 1-2 gallons of gas. The consumer further inspected the model and found that the fuel gasket deteriorated. The consumer was not harmed or injured by the product but discovered that his model is similar to the ones cited in release 09-305. The consumer called the firm today and he received no assistance. The consumer has not called the retailer as of yet. The product does not have to be operating in order to leak the gas.
- Model
- Husky Black Max Generator/
HU5000 - Serial number
- G091453583
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Alabama
- Bought
- Apr 27, 2011
- Where
- Grant, Alabama: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Husky, made or sold by HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
CPSC’s disclaimer
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
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