Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08569 · Apr 8, 2008 · Fingerhut
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08569
- Date
- Apr 8, 2008
- Company
- Fingerhut
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- Master Craft® Pressure Washers
- Product type
- Pressure Washers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Master Craft® pressure washers with model number ABW-3100G. The model number is located on a label under the handle. The pressure washer has a yellow housing and the name, Master Craft® printed on the side.
What can happen
The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the pressure washers immediately, unplug them and return the pressure washer to Fingerhut for a refund or replacement product. A pre-paid shipping label will be provided to consumers. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers of the pressure washers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Fingerhut has received four reports of smoke coming from the unit, including one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from July 2007 through March 2008 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled master craft® pressure washers?
Consumers should stop using the pressure washers immediately, unplug them and return the pressure washer to Fingerhut for a refund or replacement product. A pre-paid shipping label will be provided to consumers. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers of the pressure washers.
What is the hazard?
The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.