STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard

The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.

Recall #: 20057
Affected scope: About 16,400

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves the spray wand supplied with STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers. The press….

STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 23, 2020. Reason: The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injur…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL o…. Verify recall #20057 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injur….

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agency class: January 23, 2020
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20057 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.

Product description

This recall involves the spray wand supplied with STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers. The pressure washer is gray and orange with "STIHL RE 90" printed on the front. The recalled spray wand measures 15 inches long and attaches to the spray gun. Interchangeable nozzles connect to the spray wand.

Reason for recall

The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	20057
Date reported	January 23, 2020
Date initiated	January 23, 2020
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 16,400
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 pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer t…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 23, 2020. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 20057.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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