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Recall #05-045 · Published November 15, 2004

BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer

CPSC, RMM Corporation Announce Recall of BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washers

CPSC published a recall notice for BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer from BLACK CAT® Electric on November 15, 2004. CPSC identifies this hazard: The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts. The official remedy states: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

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Recalled BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer
Recalled BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer
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Affected model numbers

TW1800BC2200
Additional identifying details

"MCM International," "Model TW1800" or "Model BC2200" appear on a silver label on the recalled units.

Why it was recalled

The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.

Incidents and injuries

RMM and CPSC are aware of fewer than 20 incidents of pressure washers overheating, including one report of damage to a wooden deck. Many of these incidents occurred when the pressure washer was left running and unattended. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Product and sales details

Brand
BLACK CAT® Electric
Manufacturer
Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
Recall number
05-045
Units
About 30,500
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Target and Menard's stores sold the recalled pressure washers between March 2002 and September 2002 for about $145.
Distributor
RMM Corporation, Eden Prairie, Minn. (since August 15, 2009, calls are being taken by Tricam Industries, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minnesota)

BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer

CPSC product type: Pressure Washers

Recall contact information

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

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