Electric Start Pressure Washers
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 53,000 (In addition, 1,750 were sold in Canada))
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
- Reason for Recall:
- The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer unless they have removed the rechargeable battery, and contact Generac to arrange to have an authorized dealer replace the start/stop switch on the pressure washer free of charge. The pressure washer can continue to be used with the battery removed but using the pull-start option to start the unit. Generac is contacting known consumers directly to provide more details about the repair.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall involves Generac and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers with model numbers DPW3100DEN, DPW3101DEN, DPW3102DEN, G0071320, G0071321, G0071430 and G0071431. The electric start pressure washers have an electric start/stop button for the unit's gasoline-powered engines, as well as a rechargeable battery used to power the button. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the product's frame. Consumers can check specific unit type, model number and serial number location information at www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup. This recall involves only the following Generac and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers: Recalled Pressure Washers Model Number Serial Number Range DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100 DPW3100DEN 3003024185-3004600505 DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100 DPW3101DEN 3003074891-3004603299 DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100 DPW3102DEN 3006177112-3008763507 3125 CON GAS PW ES CARB EPA3 G0071320 3002690991-3005933713 3125 CON GAS PW ES CARB EPA3 G0071321 3003692980-3009910753 3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 G0071430 3002778837-3005933361 3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 G0071431 3006132052-3006132052
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 53,000 (In addition, 1,750 were sold in Canada))
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 22127
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