Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports of potential battery charging and electrical control defects affecting certain Generac Next Generation home standby generators, including newer Next Generation models.
Home standby generators depend on their starting batteries remaining charged while the generator waits in automatic standby. If the Generac Next Generation generator’s charging system fails, the battery may gradually become depleted without the homeowner realizing there is a problem, potentially leaving the generator unable to start when utility power goes out.
Recent reports describe problems involving transfer-switch charging boards, generator controllers, and related charging circuitry. In some cases, owners have discovered that their generator was no longer charging its battery or performing its normal weekly exercise cycle. Other reports describe batteries becoming completely discharged despite being relatively new. Pasted markdown
Migliaccio & Rathod is investigating whether certain Generac Next Generation generators contain defective charging-system or controller components that can silently drain or fail to maintain the starting battery, leaving the generator unavailable during a power outage.
Owners May Have Experienced:
- A dead or severely discharged generator starting battery;
- Failure of the generator to start during a power outage;
- A relatively new battery unexpectedly becoming depleted;
- The generator no longer performing scheduled exercise cycles;
- A battery that does not charge while installed in the generator;
- Replacement of a controller, charging board, or battery; or
- Recurring battery problems after replacement.
Potential Claims May Include:
- Defective battery charging systems;
- Defective controllers or charging boards;
- Breach of express or implied warranties;
- Failure to provide an effective repair;
- Loss of use or diminished product value; and
- Violations of applicable consumer-protection laws.
Signs You May Be Affected:
- You own a recent Generac Next Generation home standby generator;
- Your generator’s starting battery unexpectedly became discharged;
- Your generator failed to start during an outage because of a dead battery;
- Replacing the battery did not permanently resolve the problem;
- A technician diagnosed a controller or charging-system failure; or
- Your controller, charging board, or transfer-switch component required replacement.
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