CPSC recall · Reported November 15, 2004
CPSC, RMM Corporation Announce Recall of BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washers
The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China recalled The recalled pressure washers have a black plastic housing and a BLACK CAT® logo on both ….
CPSC, RMM Corporation Announce Recall of BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washers was recalled by Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China in November 15, 2004. Reason: The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammab…. Remedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do no…. Verify recall #05045 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China issued this CPSC recall-The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammab….
- None
- agency class
- November 15, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05045 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Appliances recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 426 appliances recalls on record
Product description
The recalled pressure washers have a black plastic housing and a BLACK CAT® logo on both sides of the unit. "MCM International," "Model TW1800" or "Model BC2200" appear on a silver label on the recalled units.
Reason for recall
The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
Remedy, what to do
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05045 |
| Date reported | November 15, 2004 |
| Date initiated | November 15, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China |
| Affected scope | About 30,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
- Check the recall number (05045) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
What should consumers do? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Appliances · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with Modine Manufacturing Company Recalls Airedale Heating and C… → · All Appliances recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026