Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-04-08). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: ABW-3100G. About 1,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08569 |
| Published | 2008-04-08 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Pressure Washers |
| Products | Master Craft® Pressure Washers |
| Firm named in the title | Fingerhut |
| Firms | Fingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,900 |
| Model numbers | ABW-3100G |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from July 2007 through March 2008 for about $100. |
Description
This recall involves Master Craft® pressure washers with model number ABW-3100G. The model number is located on a label under the handle. The pressure washer has a yellow housing and the name, Master Craft® printed on the side.
Hazard
The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the pressure washers immediately, unplug them and return the pressure washer to Fingerhut for a refund or replacement product. A pre-paid shipping label will be provided to consumers. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers of the pressure washers.
Incidents and injuries
Fingerhut has received four reports of smoke coming from the unit, including one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
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