CPSC recall · Reported April 20, 2018
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Surface Cleaners Due to Injury Hazard
The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.
Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd, of China recalled This recall involves 3000 PSI Briggs & Stratton and Craftsman branded pressure washer sur….
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Surface Cleaners Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd, of China in April 20, 2018. Reason: The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike co…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaners and contact Briggs …. Verify recall #18145 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd, of China issued this CPSC recall-The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike co….
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- April 20, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18145 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.
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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, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18145 |
| Date reported | April 20, 2018 |
| Date initiated | April 20, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd, of China |
| Affected scope | About 201,000 (In addition, about 5,400 in Canada) |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaners and contact Briggs & Stratton for instructions to register …
- Check the recall number (18145) 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.
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