Hyundai generators
2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jun 27, 2021. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 2reports to CPSC
- Jun 27, 2021the latest report was made
- Feb 20, 2014the earliest
- 1with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Hyundai
- Makers
- Midland International USA, LLC and Midland Power Inc.Makers, 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 |
|---|---|
| June 2021 | 1 |
| February 2014 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 2 CPSC: 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 Jun 27, 2021, sent to the company Jul 13, 2021, published by CPSC Jul 27, 2021
The product, in the report: Blue Hyundai 2000SI Inverter Generator
I purchased a Hyundai 2000SI Generator, and it failed during recent routine use and was no longer under warranty. After starting the engine, you could hear arcing/sparking and the Overload light illuminated on the control panel. This happened, even with nothing connected to the generator. I am an Aircraft Electrician, so I perform many repairs myself. Upon disassembling the generator, I discovered that the inverter coils and other components were only installed with plastic zip ties (commonly used for securing wiring harnesses - not in place of correct mounting hardware). The zip ties ultimately failed, permitting the coils to move, chafe and short out. There was evidence of burning/overheating, and this component is located directly below the 1 gallon gas tank. A fire in this area could melt the gas supply hose, and cause a catastrophic fire. This is manufacturing negligence, not a fair “wear and tear” failure. Upon performing an online search, other videos documenting the same condition were easily located. I have several photos showing the damaged components.
- Model
- 2000SI
- Serial number
- HYT21311001989
- Bought from
- Amazon Online
- Bought
- May 1, 2014
- Where
- Whiskey Gulch, Alaska: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 51, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Hyundai, made or sold by Midland Power Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 20, 2014, sent to the company Feb 28, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 18, 2014
The product, in the report: Hyundai HDD 7250 portable generator
I purchased a Hyundai HDD 7250 portable generator from Home Depot. The 120V AC receptacles are incorrectly wired- the neutral and hot connections are reversed. The schematic in the owners manual shows them reversed as well, so I do not think it is a manufacturing error. It is a design error. This arrangement may appear to function properly initially, but then represent a safety hazard if a faulty tool were to be plugged in and used outdoors. I have not used the generator, other than a test run, so no actual incident has occurred, other than my discovery of the problem. I have also reported this to Home Depot, who are working with me to arrange a replacement from another manufacturer.
- Model
- HDD7250
- Bought from
- Home Depot
- Bought
- Dec 27, 2013
- Where
- West Newbury, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 61, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Hyundai, made or sold by Midland International USA, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
CPSC’s disclaimer
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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