CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-07-15). Hazards: electric shock. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04565 |
| Published | 2004-07-15 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-17 |
| Product category | Pressure Washers |
| Products | Turbo Tiger Power Washer |
| Firm named in the title | Tristar Products Inc. |
| Firms | Zhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Tristar Products Inc. through direct-response television commercials shown nationwide, as well as on Tristar's Web site www.tvinventions.com. They were sold between June 2002 and June 2003 for about $190, including shipping and handling. Turbo Tiger units sold through The Home Shopping Network or other sources that already have a GFCI at the end of the power cord are not included in this recall. |
Description
The recalled electric pressure washers are yellow with a black three-prong power cord. A label on the front reads "Turbo Tiger Power Washer."
Hazard
These electric pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit comes into contact with water.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the electric pressure washers immediately. Tristar will send consumers a portable GFCI that can be attached to the end of the power cord, which will provide consumers with shock protection. If you purchased your pressure washer from a pre-recorded television commercial or www.tvinventions.com and you have not received the portable GFCI, please contact Tristar to receive a GFCI.
Incidents and injuries
None
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