Safety regulator, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers
Recall 04565 · Jul 15, 2004 · Zhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04565
- Date
- Jul 15, 2004
- Company
- Zhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Turbo Tiger Power Washer
- Product type
- Pressure Washers
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recalled electric pressure washers are yellow with a black three-prong power cord. A label on the front reads "Turbo Tiger Power Washer."
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled turbo tiger power washer?
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.
What is the 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.
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.