Safety regulator, RMM Corporation Announce Recall of BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washers
Recall 05045 · Nov 15, 2004 · Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd.
30,500
units affected
30,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05045
- Date
- Nov 15, 2004
- Company
- Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 30,500
- Product
- BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer
- Product type
- Pressure Washers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled pressure washers have a black plastic housing and a BLACK CAT® logo on both sides of the unit. "MCM International," "Model TW1800" or "Model BC2200" appear on a silver label on the recalled units.
What can happen
The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
The fix
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Many of these incidents occurred when the pressure washer was left running and unattended. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target and Menard's stores sold the recalled pressure washers between March 2002 and September 2002 for about $145.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black cat® electric pressure washer?
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
What is the hazard?
The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
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.