STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-01-23). Hazards: injury. About 16,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20057 |
| Published | 2020-01-23 |
| Last updated | 2020-01-23 |
| Products | STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers |
| Firm named in the title | STIHL |
| Firms | STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 16,400 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $180. |
Description
This recall involves the spray wand supplied with STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers. The pressure washer is gray and orange with "STIHL RE 90" printed on the front. The recalled spray wand measures 15 inches long and attaches to the spray gun. Interchangeable nozzles connect to the spray wand.
Hazard
The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.
Incidents and injuries
STIHL has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching from the spray wand during use. No injuries have been reported.
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