Fire / OverheatingDecember 10, 2003CPSC #04521
CPSC, S.K. Enterprises Announce Recall of Pressure Washers
Product
Washers & Dryers
Units affected
38,000
Remedy
refund
What was recalled
These blue and gray electric pressure washers are labeled "Strategy 1500 PSI Powerwasher" and were sold as QVC item number V16257.
Hazard
Overheating, posing a potential for fire and personal injury.
Injuries
QVC received 15 reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage have occurred.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Directly through QVC, Inc. to consumers, via Internet and television.
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