CPSC2002-01-23
CPSC, MCM International Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers
MCM International, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Hazard
MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China, who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. All of the plugs are labeled "WELLONG"; however, the pressure washers with counterfeit "WELLONG" GFCI plugs appear virtually identical to those with genuine "WELLONG" GFCIs. It will require a professional inspection to identify the counterfeit GFCIs. GFCIs are important safety devices that are intended to protect consumers against shock or electrocution.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these pressure washers and discard the product. A remedy is no longer available.
Sold at
Target and Menard's stores nationwide sold these pressure washers, from August 2001 to September 2001, for between $85 and $100.
Affected count
About 50,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and MCM International have not received any reports of incidents in which the GFCI plugs failed to operate. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Black Cat™ Electric Pressure Washers
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-MCM-International-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Pressure-WashersDon't want to check this manually?
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