CPSC recall 18-145, announced April 20, 2018, covers Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing 3000 PSI pressure washer surface cleaners (about 201,000 units). The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaners and contact Briggs & Stratton for instructions to register online for a free replacement. Recall contact: call 877-370-7505, or go to www.briggsandstratton.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves 3000 PSI Briggs & Stratton and Craftsman branded pressure washer surface cleaners. The recalled surface cleaners are black, red, or gray and have the Briggs & Stratton or Craftsman brand names printed on the top of the product. All recalled models have 3000 PSI molded into the top of the housing. Surface cleaners are designed to clean a variety of outdoor surfaces including concrete, asphalt and stone walkways. The cleaner connects to a pressure washer rated up to 3000 PSI.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Briggs & Stratton has received five reports of the surface cleaners spray bar detaching from the central hub, including one report of the spray bar striking an operator, resulting in a cut on the knee which required sutures to close.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaners and contact Briggs & Stratton for instructions to register online for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd, of China
- Product type
- Pressure washers
- Recall number
- 18-145
- Units
- About 201,000 (In addition, about 5,400 in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Briggs & Stratton dealers, Lowe's and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide and online at www.Lowes.com from March 2010 through February 2018 for between $50 and $80.
- Importer
- Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Wauwatosa, Wisc.
- Distributor
- Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Wauwatosa, Wisc.
Recall contact information
Briggs & Stratton toll-free at 877-370-7505 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Firday, or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Support” at the top of the page and then “Recalls” or www.BriggsSurfaceCleanerInfo.com for more information .
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