Safest engines, ranked

6 brands ranked by a transparent safety score: CPSC recall history (weighted by severity and recency) balanced against safety certifications. This ranks brands by safety record, not product quality — and a recall isn't proof a brand is unsafe, nor is its absence proof it's safe.

1. #1
   Tecumseh Power , Grafton, Wis 1 recall(s)
   91

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2. #2
   Tecumseh Products , Tecumseh, Mich 1 recall(s)
   91

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3. #3
   Kohler 4 recall(s)
   83

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4. #4
   Kawasaki Motors , U.S.A 10 recall(s)
   33

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5. #5
   Briggs & Stratton 8 recall(s)
   19

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6. #6
   Generac Power Systems 11 recall(s)
   0

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Ranking combines public CPSC recall data with curated certification listings. The score is a safety signal, not a guarantee, and reflects brand-level (not model-level) data. Confirm current recall and certification status before buying. Some links are affiliate links — see our disclosure.