CPSC2008-04-08
Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Fingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Hazard
The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Sold at
Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from July 2007 through March 2008 for about $100.
Affected count
About 1,900
Injuries reported
Fingerhut has received four reports of smoke coming from the unit, including one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Master Craft® 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.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Fingerhut-Recalls-Master-Craft-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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