WAUKESHA, Wis. — Generac Power Systems on Thursday recalled about 53,000 of its Generac and DR Power brand electric-start pressure washers because the units can malfunction and self-start, posing a carbon monoxide risk in confined spaces.
The affected pressure washers have the following model numbers:
- DPW3100DEN
- DPW3101DEN
- DPW3102DEN
- G0071320
- G0071321
- G0071430
- G0071431
To date, Waukesha, Wisconsin-based Generac has fielded nine reports of the pressure washers self-starting and operating without being connected to a water supply, but no reports of injuries or property damage have been received, according to the recall notice, issued in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Per the recall, the affected pressure washers were sold from February 2018 through February 2022 for between $450 and $650, online and at major home improvement stores, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do It Best, eBay, Essendant, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe’s Stores, Menard’s, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., Tractor Supply, True Value and Walmart.
Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers unless they have removed the rechargeable battery and to contact Generac to arrange to have an authorized dealer replace the start/stop switch on the pressure washer free of charge.
The pressure washer can continue to be used with the battery removed, instead using the pull-start option to start the unit. Generac is contacting known consumers directly to provide more details about the repair, the recall stated.
Consumers may contact Generac by calling 855-625-2933 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday, or online at www.generac.com.
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