Generac Generator Recall Class Action Lawsuit

On July 29, 2021, Generac issued a recall (number 21-173) for their Generac and DR 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators. According to the recall, an unlocked handle can potentially pinch consumers’ fingers against the generator frame when it is being moved; this poses a risk of finger amputations as well as crushing injuries. The recall affected over 321,000 units of the product.

The recall affects the following Unit Types and Model Numbers of the 6500 watt and 8000 watt portable generators:

• XT8000E
  • G0064330
  • G0064331 (with serial range 3000037849 to 3005569372)
  • G0064340
  • G0064342
• XT8000EFI
  • G0071620
  • G0071621 (with serial range 3003336356 to 3006597843)
  • G0071621R
• GP6500
  • G0076720
  • G0076800
  • G0076800R
  • G0076812
  • G0076830
  • G0076830R
  • G0076902
  • G0076902R
  • G0076903
• GP6500E
  • G0076820
  • G0076820R
  • G0076822
• GP8000E
  • G0076731
  • G0076751
  • G0076751R
  • G0076761
  • G0076761R
  • G0076861
  • G0076861R
• PRO 6500M
  • GP16505DMN
  • GP16505DMNR
• PRO 6500E
  • GP16505DEN
• HomeLink 6500E
  • G0068650
  • G0068651
  • G0079960

The affected generators have gas-powered engines. They have two-wheels and one u-shaped (two-grip, flip-up pin-lock) handle used to help move the generator around. The unit type is located on the frond of the product, while the model numbers and serial numbers can be found printed on a label on the product.

The recalled generators were sold at home improvement stores and hardware stores around the country as well as online. They were available through all the following: W.W. Grainger; True Value; Ravitsky Bros.; Power Equipment Direct; Orgill; Northern Tool & Equipment; Napa Auto Parts; Ace Hardware; Amazon; Blain’s Farm & Fleet; City Electric Supply; Costco; Do it Best; Fastenal; Home Depot; Lowe’s Stores. The defective generators were sold from June 2013 to June 2021 for prices ranging from $790 to $1,480.

The company is urging all consumers affected by the recall to stop using the generators unless they have confirmed that the locking pin is inserted and secured before and after moving the generator; consumers are being urged to contact the company for a free repair kit.

According to the company, there have been at least eight reports of injuries associated with the defective product. Seven of these injuries resulted in finger amputations, and one of these injuries resulting in a crushing finger injury.

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Although the company claims that there have been only eight reports of injuries associated with their generators, this number is likely not a real representation of the actual injuries that have occurred as a direct result of the defective generators. Considering that over 321,000 units of the product were sold in the U.S. alone, it is possible that there are hundreds if not thousands of incidents of amputations and crushing injuries caused by the defective product.

Were you or a member of your family injured by the defective Generac portable generators? If so, you might have grounds to sue. You could sue Generac for the harm that you suffered due to their defective product based on the concept of product liability. Because the company had a duty of care to ensure that their products were completely safe for their consumers and breached that duty of care by making defective products available for purchase.

Without a doubt, you could pursue a defective product lawsuit against Generac for the injuries resulting from their defective product. However, you might have the option of participating in a class action recall lawsuit against Generac.

How to Join a Class Action Lawsuit

Is there a class action lawsuit against Generac for the product defect that has caused amputations and crushing injuries? As of yet, there is still no active class action lawsuit; however, the recall was just announced very recently, and the legal claims against the company are just starting. Even if there is still no news of a class action lawsuit against the company, you can still start the legal process against the company.

How can you join a class action lawsuit? In most cases, you do not have to do anything in specific to participate in a class action lawsuit. Some class action lawsuits include all affected parties by default and have an option to opt-out. On the contrary, some class action lawsuits require affected parties to opt-in. Regardless of the specific type of class action lawsuit that is being pursued, our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way to ensure that you are fairly compensated for the harm that you suffered.

What Can You Recover?

If you decide to file a lawsuit after being harmed by a defective product, you could definitely be entitled to receive monetary compensation for the harm that you suffered. What can you receive? How much compensation can you receive? Based on the details surrounding the specific harm that you sustained, you could be compensated for some of the following: medical costs; lost earnings; pain and suffering; punitive damages; legal expenses. The type and amount of compensation that you could recover will always be based on the specific details surrounding your claim; therefore, you should seek the expertise of a product liability attorney immediately to learn more about the amount that you could potentially recover.

How much are these cases settling for? What is the average case value? Average value can be determined based on similar injuries. For instance, finger amputation cases are typically valued above the $500,000 mark. This accounts for medical care, financial losses, and pain and suffering, for instance. Crushing finger injuries can be worth more. Specifically, crushing finger injuries can be worth more because of the extensive medical treatment that is required to address the injury, followed by the extensive follow-up care on top of financial losses and pain and suffering. In some instances, these defective product cases involving such serious injuries like finger amputations and crushing injuries can be worth up to $1 million-dollars – and sometimes more.

For more information about what you could be eligible to receive if your product liability lawsuit is successful, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately.

Recommended Steps to Take

How do I file a lawsuit against Generac after being harmed by a defective generator? How do I file a lawsuit for the injuries that I suffered? Without a doubt, you could pursue an injury claim; however, it is important that you follow a number of steps to prepare to take legal action.

What should you do? Consider some of the recommendations listed below:

• Take photos of your injuries
• Take photos of the defective product
• Take photos of the entire scene of the accident
• Leave the defective product as-is (do not tamper with it in any way)
• Seek medical attention for your injuries as soon as possible
• Contact the company and report the incident and the harm that you suffered
  • Do not agree to a free repair (or a repair kit)
  • Do not agree to a refund
  • Do not agree to return the product
  • Do not agree to a replacement
• Collect any video footage that captured the incident (like home surveillance, etc.)
• Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information
• Gather all medical records
• Gather all records of lost income
• Seek legal assistance with a defective product attorney as soon as possible

At our firm, our defective product lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way. Do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately to learn more about your right to sue.

Contact Us Today

If you are interested in filing a lawsuit against Generac or participating in a class action lawsuit after being harmed by their defective portable generators, it is important that you work with a law firm with experience in defective product lawsuits. At Normandie Law Firm, we are ready to help you. Our lawyers with experience in product liability are ready to evaluate your claim and fight for your rights as an injured consumer. Our lawsuit attorneys can help you recover the highest payout available for your injury claim. We are proud to offer national representation across the country. We can help you in all 50 states. If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our law firm, do not hesitate to contact us today.

We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns – providing you with the information that you need to start your claim or redirect it if you have already started it elsewhere. If you would like to benefit from our free legal services, contact us immediately.

We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a positive claim outcome. If you do not win, you will not have to pay anything.

If you are ready to discuss your injury claim against Generac with the experts at our firm, contact us as soon as possible.