CPSC2023-12-28
FNA Group Recalls Simpson Pressure Washers Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
FNA Group Inc., of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Hazard
The lithium battery in the electric start system can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas pressure washer and contact FNA Group Inc. for instructions on how to have their unit repaired free of charge at an authorized repair facility. The repair will replace the lithium battery in the electric start system with a sealed lead acid battery.
Sold at
Lowe's stores nationwide and at lowes.com from March 2023 through July 2023 for about $1,100.
Affected count
About 2,930
Injuries reported
FNA has received two reports of batteries in the pressure washer's electric start feature overheating and damaging the units. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Simpson Gas Pressure Washers with Electric Start
Consumer contact
FNA Group Inc. toll-free at 866-733-8468 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at voluntaryrecall@simpsoncleaning.com or online at https://simpsoncleaning.com/voluntaryrecall or www.simpsoncleaning.com and click on the "Voluntary Recall" tab for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/FNA-Group-Recalls-Simpson-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-LowesDon't want to check this manually?
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