Recalls / 2018-04-20

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Surface Cleaners Due to Injury Hazard

18145 · Recalled 2018-04-20 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves 3000 PSI Briggs & Stratton and Craftsman branded pressure washer surface cleaners. The recalled surface cleaners are black, red, or gray and have the Briggs & Stratton or Craftsman brand names printed on the top of the product. All recalled models have 3000 PSI molded into the top of the housing. Surface cleaners are designed to clean a variety of outdoor surfaces including concrete, asphalt and stone walkways. The cleaner connects to a pressure washer rated up to 3000 PSI.

Hazards

The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.

Reported injuries

Briggs & Stratton has received five reports of the surface cleaners spray bar detaching from the central hub, including one report of the spray bar striking an operator, resulting in a cut on the knee which required sutures to close.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaners and contact Briggs & Stratton for instructions to register online for a free replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
3000 PSI pressure washer surface cleaners		About 201,000 (In addition, about 5,400 in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd
Importer: Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Wauwatosa, Wisc.
Distributor: Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Wauwatosa, Wisc.
Made in: China
Sold at: Briggs & Stratton dealers, Lowe's, other department, home, hardware, online at www.Lowes.com, $80.

Consumer contact

Briggs & Stratton toll-free at 877-370-7505 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Firday, or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Support” at the top of the page and then “Recalls” or www.BriggsSurfaceCleanerInfo.com for more information .

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Source: CPSC recall 18145. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.