CPSC2020-01-23
STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard
The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.
Sold at
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $180.
Affected count
About 16,400
Injuries reported
STIHL has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching from the spray wand during use. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers
Consumer contact
STIHL toll-free at 844-978-1291 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Information” and then “Product Recalls” and then “RE-90-wand-service-action” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/STIHL-Recalls-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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