Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 201,000 (In addition, about 5,400 in Canada) units
Appliances Recall No. 18-145 Published April 20, 2018

3000 PSI pressure washer surface cleaners

The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard. Manufactured by Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co. and sold at Briggs & Stratton dealers, Lowe's and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide and online at www.Lowes.com from March 2010 – February 2018 for $50 to $80.

3000 PSI pressure washer surface cleaners
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Why it was recalled

The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.

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Briggs & Stratton has received five reports of the surface cleaners spray bar detaching from the central hub, including one report of the spray bar striking an operator, resulting in a cut on the knee which required sutures to close.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaners and contact Briggs & Stratton for instructions to register online for a free replacement.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerNingbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd, of China
UnitsAbout 201,000 (In addition, about 5,400 in Canada)
Made inChina
Sold atBriggs & Stratton dealers, Lowe's and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide and online at www.Lowes.com
Sales periodMarch 2010 – February 2018
Price$50 to $80
Category Appliances

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877-370-7505
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Firday

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