Simpson Gas Pressure Washers with Electric Start

The lithium battery in the electric start system can overheat, posing a burn hazard. Manufactured by FNA Group Inc. and sold at Lowe's stores nationwide and at lowes.com from March 2023 – July 2023 for about $1,100.

What you are looking at

Recalled Simpson pressure washer (Model PS61264)

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Affected model numbers

PS61264

Why it was recalled

The lithium battery in the electric start system can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

FNA has received two reports of batteries in the pressure washer's electric start feature overheating and damaging the units. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas pressure washer and contact FNA Group Inc. for instructions on how to have their unit repaired free of charge at an authorized repair facility. The repair will replace the lithium battery in the electric start system with a sealed lead acid battery.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerFNA Group Inc., of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

UnitsAbout 2,930

Made inUnited States

Sold atLowe's stores nationwide and at lowes.com

Sales periodMarch 2023 – July 2023

PriceAbout $1,100

How to reach the firm

Phone

866-733-8468

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

voluntaryrecall@simpsoncleaning.com

Recall page

https://simpsoncleaning.com/voluntaryrecall

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