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Household items· Updated April 28, 2022

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

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Recalled product: DR Power Brand & Generac Brand electric start pressure washers recalled due to carbon monoxide poisoning hazard
What you should do
  1. 1Consumers 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.
  2. 2The pressure washer can continue to be used with the battery removed but using the pull-start option to start the unit.
  3. 3For more information, consumers can contact Generac by telephone 855-625-2933 or visit the company website www.generac.com/estartpressurewasher.
  4. 4Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Generac Power Systems, Inc.
  5. 5Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
The issue

Poisoning hazard

Affected product

DR Power Brand & Generac Brand electric start pressure washers

Where it was sold

Canada (national)Reported in the official notice — confirm there.

Issued by

Health Canada — Consumer product safety

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