CPSC2018-04-20
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Surface Cleaners Due to Injury Hazard
Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd, of China
Hazard
The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaners and contact Briggs & Stratton for instructions to register online for a free replacement.
Sold at
Briggs & Stratton dealers, Lowe's and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide and online at www.Lowes.com from March 2010 through February 2018 for between $50 and $80.
Affected count
About 201,000 (In addition, about 5,400 in Canada)
Injuries reported
Briggs & Stratton has received five reports of the surface cleaners spray bar detaching from the central hub, including one report of the spray bar striking an operator, resulting in a cut on the knee which required sutures to close.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
3000 PSI pressure washer surface cleaners
Consumer contact
Briggs & Stratton toll-free at 877-370-7505 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Firday, or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Support” at the top of the page and then “Recalls” or www.BriggsSurfaceCleanerInfo.com for more information .
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Briggs--Stratton-Recalls-Surface-Cleaners-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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