CPSC2022-02-10
Positec USA Recalls WORX Electric Pressure Washers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Hazard
The sprayer hose can separate from the spray wand during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or passersby.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact Positec USA for instructions on returning the spray wand for a free replacement. Once verified, Positec USA will provide the consumer with a prepaid shipping label for return of the wand assembly at which point Positec will provide the consumer with the free replacement. Positec USA is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Menards stores in the Midwest and other independent hardware stores nationwide and online at https://www.menards.com from April 2021 through November 2021 for about $180.
Affected count
About 17,630
Injuries reported
Positec has received 61 reports of the spray hose and wand separation, including four reports of minor injuries, including cuts and bruises.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
WORX® Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washers
Consumer contact
Positec USA toll-free at 855-444-2833 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at pressurewasherrecall@worx.com, or online at www.worx.com/wg606-product-recall or https://www.worx.com and click on the Pressure Washer Recall tab at the bottom of the home page under the Service & Support column for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Positec-USA-Recalls-WORX-Electric-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Impact-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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