Reported Apr 20, 2018
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Surface Cleaners Due to Injury Hazard
Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd. of China
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaners and contact Briggs & Stratton for instructions to register online for a free replacement.
Firm 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 .
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- 3000 PSI pressure washer surface cleaners
- Amount recalled
- About 201,000 (In addition, about 5,400 in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Briggs & Stratton dealers, Lowe's and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide and online at www.Lowes.com from March 2010 through February 2018 for between $50 and $80..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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