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What’s the Problem?
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [1], this recall affects the following Generac and DR Power brand pressure washers:
Recalled Pressure Washers
|
Model Number | Serial Number Range |
DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100
|
DPW3100DEN
|
3003024185-3004600505
|
DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100
|
DPW3101DEN
|
3003074891-3004603299
|
DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100 | DPW3102DEN
|
3006177112-3008763507
|
3125 CON GAS PW ES CARB EPA3 | G0071320 | 3002690991-3005933713 |
3125 CON GAS PW ES CARB EPA3 | G0071321 | 3003692980-3009910753 |
3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 | G0071430 | 3002778837-3005933361 |
3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 | G0071431 | 3006132052-3006132052 |
“The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space,” CPSC said. “The firm has received nine reports of the pressure washers self-starting and operating without being connected to a water supply.”
The electric start pressure washers have an electric start/stop button for the unit’s gasoline-powered engines, as well as a rechargeable battery used to power the button. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the product’s frame.
The recalled pressure washers were sold online and at major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide including Ace Hardware, Amazon, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do It Best, eBay, Essendant, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe’s Stores, Menard’s, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., Tractor Supply, True Value, and Walmart from February 2018 through February 2022 for between $450 and $650.
If you purchased a pressure washer that is affected by this recall, you should stop using it immediately unless you have removed the rechargeable battery, and contact Generac to arrange to have an authorized dealer replace the start/stop switch on the pressure washer free of charge. The pressure washer can continue to be used with the battery removed but using the pull-start option to start the unit.
This recall began on April 28, 2022.
The CPSC Recall Number for this item is 22-127.
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FAQs
1. What Steps Should I Take if I Was Injured by a Generac Pressure Washer?
Seek immediate medical attention, document the injury and product, stop using the pressure washer, and consult a lawyer to explore legal options and preserve your right to compensation.
2. Can I Join a Class Action Lawsuit if My Generac Pressure Washer Is Defective?
Yes, you may join a class action lawsuit if the defect affects multiple users. Legal consultation will help determine your eligibility and guide you through the joining process.
The statute of limitations varies by state, typically between two to four years. Consulting a lawyer promptly ensures your claim is filed within the required timeframe.
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If you or a loved one has been injured by a recalled pressure washer, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.