CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers

Recalled July 15, 2004 · CPSC recall 04565 · Tristar Products

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

1,000

Incidents / injuries

None

Description

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 to do

Contact

Call Tristar customer service at 973-287-5100 between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product

Turbo Tiger Power Washer

Manufacturer(s)

Zhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd., of China

Imported by

Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.

Retailers

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. Turbo Tiger units sold through The Home Shopping Network or other sources that already have a GFCI at the end of the power cord are not included in this recall.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →