STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 20057 · Jan 23, 2020 · Stihl
16,400
units affected
16,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20057
- Date
- Jan 23, 2020
- Company
- Stihl
- Units affected
- 16,400
- Product
- STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the spray wand supplied with STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers. The pressure washer is gray and orange with "STIHL RE 90" printed on the front. The recalled spray wand measures 15 inches long and attaches to the spray gun. Interchangeable nozzles connect to the spray wand.
What can happen
The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- STIHL has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching from the spray wand during use. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stihl re 90 pressure washers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.
What is the hazard?
The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury 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.