Reported Jan 23, 2020
STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard
STIHL Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.
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 pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.
Firm contact: STIHL toll-free at 844-978-1291 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Information” and then “Product Recalls” and then “RE-90-wand-service-action” for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers
- Amount recalled
- About 16,400
Where it was sold
Sold at Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $180..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: STIHL has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching from the spray wand during use. No injuries have been reported.
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