CPSC recall · Reported April 28, 2022
Generac Power Systems Recalls Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space.
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin recalled This recall involves Generac and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers with mode….
Generac Power Systems Recalls Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to… was recalled by Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin in April 28, 2022. Reason: The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carb…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer unless they have rem…. Verify recall #22127 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin issued this CPSC recall-The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carb….
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- April 28, 2022
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22127 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Generac and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers with model numbers DPW3100DEN, DPW3101DEN, DPW3102DEN, G0071320, G0071321, G0071430 and G0071431. The electric start pressure washers have an electric start/stop button for the unit's gasoline-powered engines, as well as a rechargeable battery used to power the button. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the product's frame. Consumers can check specific unit type, model number and serial number location information at www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup. This recall involves only the following Generac and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers: Recalled Pressure Washers Model Number Serial Number Range DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100 DPW3100DEN 3003024185-3004600505 DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100 DPW3101DEN 3003074891-3004603299 DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100 DPW3102DEN 3006177112-3008763507 3125 CON GAS PW ES CARB EPA3 G0071320 3002690991-3005933713 3125 CON GAS PW ES CARB EPA3 G0071321 3003692980-3009910753 3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 G0071430 3002778837-3005933361 3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 G0071431 3006132052-3006132052
Reason for recall
The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer unless they have removed the rechargeable battery, and contact Generac to arrange to have an authorized dealer replace the start/stop switch on the pressure washer free of charge. The pressure washer can continue to be used with the battery removed but using the pull-start option to start the unit. Generac is contacting known consumers directly to provide more details about the repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22127 |
| Date reported | April 28, 2022 |
| Date initiated | April 28, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin |
| Affected scope | About 53,000 (In addition, 1,750 were sold 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 pressure washer unless they have removed the rechargeable battery, and conta…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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