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Recalled 3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 Pressure Washer -
Recalled DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100 -
Recalled Generac Electric Start Pressure Washers label location -
Recalled Generac Electric Start Pressure Washers label
The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space.
About 53,000 (In addition, 1,750 were sold in Canada)
Generac Power Systems toll-free at 855-625-2933 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.generac.com and click on “Important Recall Information” located at the bottom of the page or go to http://www.generac.com/estartpressurewasher for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves Generac and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers with model numbers DPW3100DEN, DPW3101DEN, DPW3102DEN, G0071320, G0071321, G0071430 and G0071431. The electric start pressure washers have an electric start/stop button for the unit’s gasoline-powered engines, as well as a rechargeable battery used to power the button. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the product’s frame. Consumers can check specific unit type, model number and serial number location information at www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup. This recall involves only the following Generac and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers:
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Recalled Pressure Washers
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Model Number |
Serial Number Range |
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DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100
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DPW3100DEN
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3003024185-3004600505
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DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100
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DPW3101DEN
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3003074891-3004603299
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DPW3102DEN
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3006177112-3008763507
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3125 CON GAS PW ES CARB EPA3 |
G0071320 |
3002690991-3005933713 |
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3125 CON GAS PW ES CARB EPA3 |
G0071321 |
3003692980-3009910753 |
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3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 |
G0071430 |
3002778837-3005933361 |
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3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 |
G0071431 |
3006132052-3006132052 |
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. Generac is contacting known consumers directly to provide more details about the repair.
The firm has received nine reports of the pressure washers self-starting and operating without being connected to a water supply. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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