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Electric Start Pressure Washers — recall

Name: Electric Start Pressure Washers
Brand: Generac

Consumer goods · United States · 2026-05-14

Hazard: The electronic start/stop button on the…

Electric Start Pressure Washers, electronic start/stop button can malfunction and self-start, posing carbon monoxide poisoning risk.

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 from November 2021 through February 2026 for between $500 and $590.
Hazard	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.
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	26494
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Structural strength, tip-over stability, sharp edges.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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