FNA Group Recalls Simpson Pressure Washers Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
Recall 24070 · Dec 28, 2023 · FNA Group
2,930
units affected
2,930
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24070
- Date
- Dec 28, 2023
- Company
- FNA Group
- Units affected
- 2,930
- Product
- Simpson Gas Pressure Washers with Electric Start
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Simpson Gas Pressure Washers with model number PS61264. The pressure washers are black in color. The Simpson logo, "Pro Series" and 4400 PSI are printed on the handle of the unit. The model number is printed on a silver label on the unit's frame.
What can happen
The lithium battery in the electric start system can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas pressure washer and contact FNA Group Inc. for instructions on how to have their unit repaired free of charge at an authorized repair facility. The repair will replace the lithium battery in the electric start system with a sealed lead acid battery.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- FNA has received two reports of batteries in the pressure washer's electric start feature overheating and damaging the units. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide and at lowes.com from March 2023 through July 2023 for about $1,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled simpson gas pressure washers with electric start?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas pressure washer and contact FNA Group Inc. for instructions on how to have their unit repaired free of charge at an authorized repair facility. The repair will replace the lithium battery in the electric start system with a sealed lead acid battery.
What is the hazard?
The lithium battery in the electric start system can overheat, posing a burn 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.