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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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Description

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.

View the official CPSC notice