CPSCRecalled Jul 15, 2004 · #04565
CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers
Hazard
These electric pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit comes into contact with water.
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The recalled electric pressure washers are yellow with a black three-prong power cord. A label on the front reads "Turbo Tiger Power Washer."
Product details
- Product
- Turbo Tiger Power Washer
- Type
- Pressure Washers
- Manufacturer
- Zhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd., of China
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Tristar Products Inc. through direct-response television commercials shown nationwide, as well as on Tristar's Web site www.tvinventions.com. They were sold between June 2002 and June 2003 for about $190, including shipping and handling. Turbo Tiger units sold through The Home Shopping Network or other sources that already have a GFCI at the end of the power cord are not included in this recall.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the electric pressure washers immediately. Tristar will send consumers a portable GFCI that can be attached to the end of the power cord, which will provide consumers with shock protection. If you purchased your pressure washer from a pre-recorded television commercial or www.tvinventions.com and you have not received the portable GFCI, please contact Tristar to receive a GFCI.