Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Master Craft® Pressure Washers
Date of Recall
2008-05-08CPSC Release Number
08-569Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 1,900Importer
Fingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn.Sold By
Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from July 2007 through March 2008 for about $100.Problem/Hazard
The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
Fingerhut has received four reports of smoke coming from the unit, including one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.Description
This recall involves Master Craft® pressure washers with model number ABW-3100G. The model number is located on a label under the handle. The pressure washer has a yellow housing and the name, Master Craft® printed on the side.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the pressure washers immediately, unplug them and return the pressure washer to Fingerhut for a refund or replacement product. A pre-paid shipping label will be provided to consumers. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers of the pressure washers.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Fingerhut Direct Marketing at (866) 931-5417 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.fingerhut.comRecall Comments
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