Generac Power Systems Recalls Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Electric Start Pressure Washers
Date of Recall
2022-04-28CPSC Release Number
22-127Manufactured In
United StatesUnits
About 53,000 (In addition, 1,750 were sold in Canada)Manufacturer
Generac Power Systems Inc. (Electric Start Pressure Washer), of Waukesha, WisconsinSold 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 |
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