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HighNHTSA·21E075000·Announced 2021-08-17

Cummins Recalls Generator Sets Due to Improperly Crimped Lifting Cables

Cummins is recalling specific generator sets because lifting cables may be improperly crimped. This defect could cause the equipment to fall during lifting, increasing the risk of injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a falling generator set could cause injury, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain generator sets, including models 6RBAB, 10RBAB, 15RBAB, and 8RBAB. The recall addresses a defect where the lifting cables may be improperly crimped.

An improperly crimped cable may come out of place during a lifting operation, which could cause the generator set to fall and increase the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the lifting cable and either replace the cable or install a warning label free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Industrial Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
29

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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