DR Power Brand & Generac Brand electric start pressure washers recalled due to carbon monoxide poisoning hazard

If the electrical contacts under the engine's start/stop button cover are exposed to moisture, under certain conditions the button may activate without being pushed, causing the pressure washer to self-start and posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space. As of April 22, 2022, the company has received no reports of units self-starting in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 9 reports of units self-starting and no reports of injury or property damage.

Poisoning hazard

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer unless they have removed the rechargeable battery, and contact Generac to arrange to have an authorized dealer replace the start/stop switch on the pressure washer free of charge. The pressure washer can continue to be used with the battery removed but using the pull-start option to start the unit. For more information, consumers can contact Generac by telephone 855-625-2933 or visit the company website www.generac.com/estartpressurewasher . Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Generac Power Systems, Inc. Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form . This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website . You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.

DR Power Brand & Generac Brand electric start pressure washers

RA-64116