CPSC, RMM Corporation Announce Recall of BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-11-15 · 05045
Hazards
The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
Recall
Number
05045
Date
2004-11-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
Retailer(s)
Target and Menard's stores sold the recalled pressure washers between March 2002 and September 2002 for about $145.
Distributor(s)
RMM Corporation, Eden Prairie, Minn. (since August 15, 2009, calls are being taken by Tricam Industries, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minnesota)
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled pressure washers have a black plastic housing and a BLACK CAT® logo on both sides of the unit. "MCM International," "Model TW1800" or "Model BC2200" appear on a silver label on the recalled units.