Positec USA Recalls WORX Electric Pressure Washers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-02-10). Hazards: impact injury, injury. Models: WG606. About 17,630 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 22078 |
| Published | 2022-02-10 |
| Last updated | 2022-02-10 |
| Products | WORX® Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washers |
| Firm named in the title | Positec USA |
| Firms | Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 17,630 |
| Model numbers | WG606 |
| UPC / GTIN | 20210200078905 |
| Hazard classes | impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Menards stores in the Midwest and other independent hardware stores nationwide and online at https://www.menards.com from April 2021 through November 2021 for about $180. |
Description
This recall involves the WORX brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with model number WG606. The pressure washers are gray and orange with the WORX brand name on the front of the product and "Electric Pressure Washer" on the handle. Recalled products have serial number ranges from 20210200078905 to 20210200096490 and from 20210200097286 to 20210200097881, and the serial number is found on the product label located on the main body of the product on the back of the soap tank. The model number can be found on that same label in the upper left.
Hazard
The sprayer hose can separate from the spray wand during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or passersby.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact Positec USA for instructions on returning the spray wand for a free replacement. Once verified, Positec USA will provide the consumer with a prepaid shipping label for return of the wand assembly at which point Positec will provide the consumer with the free replacement. Positec USA is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Positec has received 61 reports of the spray hose and wand separation, including four reports of minor injuries, including cuts and bruises.
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