Generac Power Systems Expands Recall of Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Hazard; Includes Additional Models
Recall 26494 · May 14, 2026 · Generac Power Systems
16,260
units affected
16,260
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26494
- Date
- May 14, 2026
- Company
- Generac Power Systems
- Units affected
- 16,260
- Product
- Electric Start Pressure Washers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves certain Generac brand electric start pressure washers with model number G0089111, G0088941, G0088951 and DR Power brand electric start pressure washer with model number DPW3109DEN. The 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. Model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the product's frame. Consumers can check specific unit type, model number and serial number location information at https://www.generac.com/support/product-info-user-manuals by clicking on "Pressure Washers" at the bottom of the page.
What can happen
The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning, if the unit is in a confined space.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer and contact Generac to arrange for a free repair at your dealer's location. The pressure washer can still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option to start the unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of the pressure washers self-starting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Major home improvement and hardware stores online and nationwide including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon from November 2021 through February 2026 for between $500 and $590.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric start pressure washers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer and contact Generac to arrange for a free repair at your dealer's location. The pressure washer can still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option to start the unit.
What is the hazard?
The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning, if the unit is in a confined space.
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.