The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·27087·Announced 2026-11-12

Cummins Recalls Dual Fuel Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Cummins is recalling about 2,960 Onan P5000iDF portable generators because defective valves can cause fuel to discharge or the cap to eject, creating fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards due to fuel discharge or fuel cap ejection. The source reports eleven incidents of fuel discharge and cap ejection, including one consumer being splashed in the face with fuel, but states that no medical attention was needed and does not report any deaths or serious injuries.

Plain-English summary

Cummins Inc. is recalling about 2,960 Cummins Onan P5000iDF EFI Dual Fuel Portable Generators. The recalled units are dark gray and can operate on gasoline or propane, producing between 4,500 and 5,000 watts. The "Cummins" brand name is printed in white on the front and handle, while the model and part number are located on a label on the side of the generator.

The recall is due to a defect where the valves in the generators were installed incorrectly. This installation error prevents fuel vapors from venting properly from the gasoline tank, causing excessive pressure to build up. This pressure can cause fuel to discharge or the fuel cap to eject, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. The firm has received eleven reports of fuel discharging and the fuel cap ejecting unexpectedly, including one report of a consumer being splashed in the face with fuel. No medical attention was needed for these incidents.

The generators were sold at Camping World, Factory Pure, Northern Tool, AP Electric stores, and online at Cummins.com from May 2025 through August 2026 for between $1,640 and $1,930. Consumers should stop using the recalled portable generators immediately and check if their model and part number are included in the recall at the Cummins website. If the unit is affected, consumers should contact an authorized Cummins service location to arrange for a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Cummins Onan P5000iDF EFI Dual Fuel Portable Generators
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Generators
Hazard
Affected units
2,960

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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