Generac Power Systems Recalls Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Electric Start Pressure Washers

Date of Recall
2022-04-28

CPSC Release Number
22-127

Manufactured In
United States

Units
About 53,000 (In addition, 1,750 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer
Generac Power Systems Inc. (Electric Start Pressure Washer), of Waukesha, Wisconsin

Sold By
Major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do It Best, eBay, Essendant, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe's Stores, Menard's, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., Tractor Supply, True Value and Walmart from February 2018 through February 2022 for between $450 and $650.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received nine reports of the pressure washers self-starting and operating without being connected to a water supply. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

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

Remedy
Repair

Recall Comments

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