The May 2026 expanded recall includes DR Power model DPW3109DEN as part of an action covering about 16,260 additional Generac and DR Power pressure washers. Generac has received six reports of recalled units self-starting, with no injuries or property damage reported when the recall was announced.
Quick Facts
- Product: DR Power electric-start pressure washer, model DPW3109DEN
- Hazard: Electronic start/stop button can malfunction and cause self-starting
- Risk: Carbon monoxide poisoning if the washer starts in a confined area
- Incidents: Six self-start reports; no injuries or property damage reported
Latest DR Power Pressure Washer Recall Developments
May 2026
May 14, 2026 – CPSC expanded its recall of certain Generac and DR Power electric-start pressure washers because the electronic start/stop button can malfunction and cause the gasoline-powered machines to start unexpectedly. The action added DR Power model DPW3109DEN and three Generac models.
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May 14, 2026 – Generac reported six incidents in which recalled pressure washers self-started. CPSC reported no injuries or property damage and announced a free dealer repair for affected consumers.
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April 2022
April 28, 2022 – Generac previously recalled about 53,000 electric-start pressure washers because they could self-start and create a carbon monoxide hazard. The May 2026 action expanded that earlier recall to additional models, including the DR Power DPW3109DEN.
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What Is the DR Power Pressure Washer Recall?
The recall includes DR Power model DPW3109DEN, a gasoline-powered pressure washer equipped with an electronic push-button start/stop system powered by a rechargeable battery.
CPSC says the electronic control can malfunction and allow the engine to start without the user intentionally activating it. If that occurs inside a garage, shed, trailer, basement, or other enclosed or semi-enclosed area, carbon monoxide can accumulate.
The recall expansion covers about 16,260 additional Generac and DR Power pressure washers sold in the United States. Approximately 120 additional units were sold in Canada.
What Is Wrong With the DR Power Pressure Washer?
The problem involves the electric-start system rather than the high-pressure pump itself. A malfunctioning electronic start/stop button can cause the gasoline engine to start unexpectedly.
That creates a serious hazard because a pressure washer may be stored indoors when not in use. If it self-starts inside an enclosed area, engine exhaust can expose people nearby to carbon monoxide before anyone realizes the machine is running.
Which DR Power Pressure Washer Is Recalled?
The DR Power model included in the May 2026 expanded recall is:
The broader recall also includes Generac models G0089111, G0088941, and G0088951. Consumers should check the model and serial-number label attached to the pressure washer frame.
CPSC does not provide a separate DR Power-only unit count, so the 16,260-unit figure applies to the combined Generac and DR Power recall expansion.
How Many Self-Starting Incidents Have Been Reported?
Generac has received six reports of recalled pressure washers starting unexpectedly. No injuries or property damage had been reported when CPSC announced the expanded recall.
The absence of reported injuries does not eliminate the carbon monoxide hazard. A self-starting gasoline engine in a confined area can create dangerous conditions without visible smoke or another obvious warning.
Why Is Carbon Monoxide Dangerous?
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by gasoline-powered engines. People can inhale dangerous concentrations without seeing or smelling the gas, which can lead to
carbon monoxide poisoning.
CDC warns that small gasoline-powered engines, including pressure washers, can produce carbon monoxide that accumulates rapidly inside buildings and partially enclosed areas. Even spaces that appear ventilated can develop dangerous or fatal concentrations.
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CDC specifically advises keeping gasoline-powered pressure-washer engines outdoors and away from air intakes.
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What Are the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
Common symptoms can include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. Higher exposures can cause loss of consciousness or death.
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Symptoms can resemble the flu, which may delay recognition of the true cause. People who are sleeping or otherwise unable to recognize symptoms may be at particular risk.
Anyone who suspects carbon monoxide exposure should leave the area immediately and seek emergency medical assistance.
Why Is Self-Starting Especially Concerning?
A manually started pressure washer normally requires a user to intentionally activate the gasoline engine. That gives the operator an opportunity to position the machine outdoors before starting it.
A defective electric-start system can eliminate that safeguard. A stored machine could begin operating without anyone present to move it outdoors or shut it down.
This makes garages, sheds, trailers, workshops, and other enclosed storage areas particularly relevant to the recall hazard.
Where Were the Recalled Pressure Washers Sold?
The affected pressure washers were sold at major home improvement and hardware retailers nationwide and online, including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon.
Sales occurred from November 2021 through February 2026 for approximately $500 to $590.
Because the sales period extended for more than four years, recalled machines may remain stored in garages, sheds, workshops, or seasonal equipment areas.
What Should Consumers Do With a Recalled DR Power Pressure Washer?
CPSC instructs consumers to stop using the recalled unit with the rechargeable battery installed and contact Generac for a free dealer repair.
The pressure washer can still be manually started with the battery removed. Removing the battery prevents the electronic start system from unexpectedly activating the engine.
Gasoline-powered pressure washers should only be operated outdoors and away from enclosed or partially enclosed spaces.
What Is the DR Power Recall Remedy?
Generac is offering a free repair through an authorized dealer. Consumers can contact Generac Power Systems at 800-396-9047 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday.
The remedy is a repair rather than a refund or replacement. Consumers should confirm that their model and serial number fall within the recall before scheduling service.
Who May Be Affected?
Owners of DR Power model DPW3109DEN should check the identifying label on the pressure washer frame to determine whether the unit is included.
Consumers who experienced unexpected engine starts, headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, loss of consciousness, or another possible carbon monoxide symptom may want to document the machine, storage location, and medical care received.
What Evidence May Matter in a DR Power Pressure Washer Claim?
A potential product-liability claim can depend on demonstrating that a recalled pressure washer self-started or otherwise malfunctioned and caused a medically documented injury.
- The DR Power pressure washer
- Model and serial-number photographs
- Purchase receipts or retailer records
- Photos of the garage, shed, trailer, or storage area
- Carbon monoxide detector records, if available
- Emergency-response or fire-department records
- Medical records and diagnostic testing
If a serious incident occurred, consumers may want to document the pressure washer before having it repaired or altered.
Who May Be Liable for a DR Power Pressure Washer Injury?
Potential liability depends on the facts and applicable state law. Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, component suppliers, or other companies in a product’s supply chain may potentially be evaluated after an injury.
Possible legal theories can include defective design, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, negligence, breach of warranty, or other product-liability claims.
Generac Power Systems is identified by CPSC as the manufacturer. The existence of the recall does not by itself establish civil liability against Generac, DR Power, a retailer, or another company.
Current DR Power Pressure Washer Lawsuit and Recall Status
The principal documented federal action is the May 14, 2026 expanded CPSC recall involving about 16,260 additional Generac and DR Power electric-start pressure washers.
The CPSC recall notice does not announce a class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or nationwide personal-injury settlement involving DR Power model DPW3109DEN.
An individual claim may still warrant review if a recalled machine allegedly self-started and caused carbon monoxide poisoning or another significant injury.
Do I Qualify for a DR Power Pressure Washer Claim?
- Did you own DR Power pressure washer model DPW3109DEN?
- Did the machine self-start or begin running unexpectedly?
- Was it located in or near a garage, shed, trailer, or another confined area?
- Did you suffer symptoms or receive medical treatment for suspected carbon monoxide exposure?
Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a lawsuit. An attorney can review the recalled pressure washer, self-start incident, exposure circumstances, medical records, and applicable filing deadlines to determine whether further investigation may be appropriate.
Legal Process for a DR Power Pressure Washer Claim
- Free case review. An attorney reviews the recalled pressure washer, self-start incident, exposure circumstances, and injuries.
- Investigation. Evidence may include the pressure washer, model and serial numbers, photographs, retailer records, medical records, and carbon monoxide documentation.
- Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a product-liability lawsuit may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
- Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange evidence, obtain testimony, consult mechanical or medical experts, and discuss possible resolution.
- Resolution. A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on its facts and procedural history.
Compensation in a Carbon Monoxide Injury Case
Depending on the circumstances, a claim may seek damages for emergency treatment, hospitalization, neurological injuries, lost income, pain and suffering, future care, and other losses permitted under applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Important DR Power Pressure Washer Recall Developments
| Event |
Month/Year |
Type |
Status |
Source |
Notes |
| Expanded Pressure Washer Recall |
May 2026 |
CPSC Consumer Product Recall |
Active |
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About 16,260 additional units |
| Self-Starting Incidents |
May 2026 |
Incident Data |
Six reports |
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No injuries reported |
| Original Generac Recall |
April 2022 |
CPSC Consumer Product Recall |
Earlier action |
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About 53,000 units |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DR Power Pressure Washer Recall Lawsuit?
The DR Power Pressure Washer Recall Lawsuit topic concerns potential individual claims involving model DPW3109DEN and allegations that an electric-start malfunction could allow the gasoline engine to self-start and create a carbon monoxide hazard.
Which DR Power pressure washer is recalled?
The DR Power model included in the May 2026 expanded recall is DPW3109DEN.
Why was the DR Power pressure washer recalled?
The electronic start/stop button can malfunction and cause the gasoline-powered pressure washer to start unexpectedly, potentially creating a carbon monoxide hazard in a confined area.
How many self-start incidents were reported?
Generac received six reports of recalled pressure washers self-starting. CPSC reported no injuries or property damage at the time of the expanded recall.
Can I still use a recalled DR Power pressure washer?
CPSC says the unit can be manually started with the rechargeable battery removed. Consumers should also contact Generac to obtain the free repair.
Where were the recalled pressure washers sold?
The affected models were sold at retailers including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon from November 2021 through February 2026.
Can I file a DR Power Pressure Washer Recall Lawsuit?
A consumer who suffered medically documented carbon monoxide poisoning or another significant injury after a recalled DR Power pressure washer allegedly self-started may warrant individual legal review. A recall does not itself establish liability, and any claim depends on the product, incident, exposure evidence, medical causation, damages, and applicable law.
Do I Have a DR Power Pressure Washer Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one suffered carbon monoxide poisoning or another serious injury after a recalled DR Power pressure washer unexpectedly self-started, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
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References
[1] https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/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
[2] https://www.cdc.gov/natural-disasters/safety/pressure-washer-safety.html
[3] https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/96-118a/
[4] https://www.cdc.gov/carbon-monoxide/about/index.html
