Recall #22-078 · Published February 10, 2022
WORX® Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washers
CPSC published a recall notice for WORX® Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washers from Positec USA Inc. on February 10, 2022. CPSC identifies this hazard: The sprayer hose can separate from the spray wand during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or passersby. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
The sprayer hose can separate from the spray wand during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or passersby.
Official 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.
- Brand
- Positec USA Inc.
- Recall published
- February 10, 2022
- Units
- About 17,630
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.