Patoolio Direct pressure washers recalled for electrocution hazard
What this means
Patoolio Direct pressure washers (models W6 and W8) lack a safety device called a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) that prevents electric shock. These washers can cause serious injury or death from electrocution if used.
- Stop using the pressure washer immediately.
- Cut the power cord in half and photograph the destroyed cord.
- Email the photo to PatoolioPressureWasherrecall@outlook.com to request a full refund.
- Dispose of the destroyed pressure washer safely.
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The agency's original wording
The recalled pressure washers lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI), posing a serious risk of injury or death from shock and electrocution hazards.
Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure washers immediately and contact Patoolio Direct for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the pressure washer by cutting the power cord in half and send a photo of the destroyed power washer to PatoolioPressureWasherrecall@outlook.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed recalled product.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Pressure-Washers-Recalled-Due-to-Serious-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death-from-Shock-and-Electrocution-Hazards-Imported-by-Patoolio-DirectWant us to check the next one for you?
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