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Electric Start Pressure Washers — recall

Consumer goods · United States · 2026-05-14

Hazard: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Ca…

Electric Start Pressure Washers pose a carbon monoxide hazard

Country	United States
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-05-14
Manufacturer	Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Retailer	Major home improvement and hardware stores online and nationwide including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon
Model identifiers	Model number G0089111, G0088941, G0088951, DPW3109DEN
Units affected	16260
Hazard	Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Hazard; Includes Additional Models
Hazard description	The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space.
Remedy	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer and contact Generac to arrange for a free repair at your dealer’s location. The pressure washer can still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option to start the unit.
Recall number	26-494
Official notice	View source ↗

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Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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