BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer
BLACK CAT Electric
The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
- Fire
- About 30,500 units
- 20 reports
Brand
BLACK CAT Electric recalls
2 official CPSC notices naming BLACK CAT Electric, 2002–2004, across power tools.
BLACK CAT Electric recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 2
- units recalled, at least
- 80,500
- incident reports
- 20
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Pressure washers (2)
- Hazards identified
- Electric shock, Fire
- Categories
- Power Tools
- Latest notice
- November 15, 2004
- Earliest notice
- January 23, 2002
BLACK CAT Electric recall model numbers
Every model number named in a BLACK CAT Electric recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.
4 model numbers
BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer · 05-045 · 2004
Black Cat™ Electric Pressure Washers · 02-086 · 2002
BLACK CAT Electric pressure washer recalls
2 notices where the recalled products are pressure washers.
Black Cat™ Electric Pressure Washers
Black Cat Electric
MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China, who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. All of the plugs are labeled "WELLONG"; however, the pressure washers with counterfeit "WELLONG" GFCI plugs appear virtually identical to those with genuine "WELLONG" GFCIs. It will require a professional inspection to identify the counterfeit GFCIs. GFCIs are important safety devices that are intended to protect consumers against shock or electrocution.
- Electric shock
- About 50,000 units
- Incidents reported
BLACK CAT Electric recall phone numbers
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
BLACK CAT Electric recall questions
How many BLACK CAT Electric recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 2 recall notices naming BLACK CAT Electric consumer products between 2002 and 2004, covering at least 80,500 units.
Has BLACK CAT Electric had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming BLACK CAT Electric consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced November 15, 2004 (CPSC 05-045).
What products has BLACK CAT Electric recalled?
Pressure washers (2).
What is the largest BLACK CAT Electric recall?
“CPSC, MCM International Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers” (CPSC 02-086), announced January 23, 2002: about 50,000 units.
How do I check if my BLACK CAT Electric product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact BLACK CAT Electric about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every BLACK CAT Electric notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer (CPSC 05-045), call 800-638-2772 and 301-595-7054.