Over-pressurization in the fuel tank poses a risk of a fuel leak
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Kohler Engines of Kohler, Wis., is recalling about 24,000 Kohler gasoline engines.
The engines have a faulty fuel cap, which can allow over-pressurization in the fuel tank, posing a risk of a fuel leak and fire hazard.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Kohler gasoline engine models SH265, CH245, CH255, CH270, CH395, CH440, and ECH440.
The engines are used in a variety of outdoor power equipment including log splitters, generators, wood chippers, stump grinders, pressure washers, water pumps and snowbrushes and were also sold separately.
Model numbers, spec numbers, serial numbers, and build dates are printed on a silver label attached to the lower-right side of the engine.
Engine Model | Serial Number Range | Spec Number | Build Dates |
SH265 | 4728550948 through 4732118148 | SH265-3140 SH265-3143 SH265-3011 SH265-3128 SH265-3142 SH265-3136 SH265-3132 | between 10/09/2017 and 11/22/2017 |
CH245 | 4731015018 through 4731015028 | CH245-3152 | |
CH255 | 4728230828 through 4731916008 | CH255-3152 CH255-3163 | |
CH270 | 4729141788 through 4729141838 | CH270-3184 | |
CH395 | 4728404818 through 4732437218 | CH395-3149 CH395-3021 CH395-3041 CH395-3185 CH395-3189 CH395-3188 | |
CH440 | 4728315318 through 4732420848 | CH440-3021 CH440-3134 CH440-3149 CH440-3197 CH440-3031 CH440-3029 CH440-3041 CH440-3154 CH440-3158 CH440-3204 | |
ECH440 | 4730606738 through 4732420858 | ECH440-3011 |
The engines, manufactured in China, were sold at authorized Kohler and original equipment manufacturers, distributors and dealers and online at www.HomeDepot.com and other websites in December 2017 for between $625 and $4,950 with the product and for between $260 and $690 sold separately.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled engines and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair. Kohler is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Consumers may contact Kohler Engines toll-free at 877-333-3948 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at EngineFieldService@kohler.com or online at www.kohlerengines.com and click on Contact for more information.