Electric Start Pressure Washers

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Recalled 3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 Pressure Washer

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Affected model numbers

DPW3100DEN DPW3101DEN DPW3102DEN G0071320 G0071321 G0071430 G0071431

Why it was recalled

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.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received nine reports of the pressure washers self-starting and operating without being connected to a water supply. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

What to do

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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerGenerac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin

UnitsAbout 53,000 (In addition, 1,750 were sold in Canada)

Made inUnited States

Sold atMajor home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do It Best, eBay, Essendant, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe's Stores, Menard's, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., Tra

Sales periodFebruary 2018 – February 2022

Price$450 to $650

Category Appliances

How to reach the firm

Phone

855-625-2933

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

Recall page

www.generac.com

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