Reported Feb 10, 2022
Positec USA Recalls WORX Electric Pressure Washers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Positec USA Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina
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 Positec USA for instructions on returning the spray wand for a free replacement. Once verified, Positec USA will provide the consumer with a prepaid shipping label for return of the wand assembly at which point Positec will provide the consumer with the free replacement. Positec USA is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Firm contact: Positec USA toll-free at 855-444-2833 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at pressurewasherrecall@worx.com, or online at www.worx.com/wg606-product-recall or https://www.worx.com and click on the Pressure Washer Recall tab at the bottom of the home page under the Service & Support column for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- WORX® Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washers
- Amount recalled
- About 17,630
Where it was sold
Sold at Menards stores in the Midwest and other independent hardware stores nationwide and online at https://www.menards.com from April 2021 through November 2021 for about $180..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The sprayer hose can separate from the spray wand during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or passersby.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Positec has received 61 reports of the spray hose and wand separation, including four reports of minor injuries, including cuts and bruises.
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