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Briggs & Stratton Recalls Surface Cleaners Due to Injury Hazard

Reported: April 20, 2018 Initiated: April 20, 2018 #18145

Product Description

This recall involves 3000 PSI Briggs & Stratton and Craftsman branded pressure washer surface cleaners. The recalled surface cleaners are black, red, or gray and have the Briggs & Stratton or Craftsman brand names printed on the top of the product. All recalled models have 3000 PSI molded into the top of the housing. Surface cleaners are designed to clean a variety of outdoor surfaces including concrete, asphalt and stone walkways. The cleaner connects to a pressure washer rated up to 3000 PSI.

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 201,000 (In addition, about 5,400 in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves 3000 PSI Briggs & Stratton and Craftsman branded pressure washer surface cleaners. The recalled surface cleaners are black, red, or gray and have the Briggs & Stratton or Craftsman brand names printed on the top of the product. All recalled models have 3000 PSI molded into the top of the housing. Surface cleaners are designed to clean a variety of outdoor surfaces including concrete, asphalt and stone walkways. The cleaner connects to a pressure washer rated up to 3000 PSI.. Recalled by Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd, of China. Units affected: About 201,000 (In addition, about 5,400 in Canada).
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaners and contact Briggs & Stratton for instructions to register online for a free replacement.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 20, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18145.