Electric Start Pressure Washers recall 26-494

Electric Start Pressure Washers

Generac Power Systems Expands Recall of Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Hazard; Includes Additional Models

CPSC published a recall notice for Electric Start Pressure Washers from Electric Start on May 14, 2026. CPSC identifies this hazard: The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning, if the unit is in a confined space. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer and contact Generac to arrange for a free repair at your dealer's location. The pressure washer can still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option to start the unit.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

G0089111G0088941G0088951DPW3109DEN

Additional identifying details

This recall involves certain Generac brand electric start pressure washers with model number G0089111, G0088941, G0088951 and DR Power brand electric start pressure washer with model number DPW3109DEN.

Why it was recalled

The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning, if the unit is in a confined space.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received six reports of the pressure washers self-starting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer and contact Generac to arrange for a free repair at your dealer's location. The pressure washer can still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option to start the unit.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand: Electric Start
Manufacturer: Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Recall number: 26-494
Units: About 16,260 (Generac Power Systems previously recalled 53,000 units on April 28, 2022) (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in: United States
Sold at / sales period: Major home improvement and hardware stores online and nationwide including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon from November 2021 through February 2026 for between $500 and $590.