CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-07-15 · 04565
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
04565
Date
2004-07-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Turbo Tiger Power Washer
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Zhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd., of China
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
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."