Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washer recall 04-521

CPSC recall 04-521, announced December 10, 2003, covers Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washer (38,000 units). Overheating, posing a potential for fire and personal injury. The notice cites 15 incident reports. QVC is contacting each purchaser by direct mail to arrange for the return of each pressure washer for a full credit or refund. Recall contact: call (800) 367-9444, or go to www.qvc.com.

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Which products are included?

These blue and gray electric pressure washers are labeled "Strategy 1500 PSI Powerwasher" and were sold as QVC item number V16257.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Overheating, posing a potential for fire and personal injury.

Incidents and injuries

QVC received 15 reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage have occurred.

Official remedy

QVC is contacting each purchaser by direct mail to arrange for the return of each pressure washer for a full credit or refund.

Product and sales details

Brand: Strategy
Manufacturer: Shanghai Mei Hao Electric Appliance Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China
Product type: Pressure washers
Recall number: 04-521
Units: 38,000
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: Directly through QVC, Inc. to consumers, via Internet and television.
Importer: SK Enterprises, Inc., Newburgh, New York