Generac expands pressure washer recall

Generac Power Systems expanded a pressure washer recall on May 14 to include additional Generac and DR Power electric-start models, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The expansion covers about 16,260 units in the United States and about 120 in Canada, adding to a previous 2022 recall of 53,000 units. The agency said the electronic start/stop button can malfunction and cause the gasoline-powered machines to self-start. The hazard is tied to carbon monoxide exposure if a unit starts in a confined space, the notice said. ### Which pressure washers were added to the recall? The May 14 notice lists four models: Generac G0089111, G0088941 and G0088951, and DR Power model DPW3109DEN. The machines have an electric start/stop button and a rechargeable battery that powers that feature, according to the CPSC. Model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the frame, and Generac directs owners to its product information page to confirm affected units. (cpsc.gov) ### What problem did regulators and the company identify? The CPSC said the electronic start/stop button can malfunction and self-start the pressure washer. Health Canada said the company had received six U.S. reports of the washers self-starting and operating without being connected to a water supply. Neither the U.S. nor Canadian notices reported injuries or property damage tied to the newly added units. (cpsc.gov) ### When and where were the recalled units sold? The recalled pressure washers were sold from November 2021 through February 2026, the CPSC said. The agency said they were available at major home-improvement and hardware retailers nationwide and online, including Menards, Home Depot and Amazon. The listed retail price ranged from about $500 to $590. (cpsc.gov) ### How does this connect to the earlier 2022 recall? The CPSC said Generac previously recalled 53,000 electric-start pressure washers on April 28, 2022. The new action is an expansion rather than a separate defect category, and the May 14 notice says it includes additional models beyond those covered in the earlier recall. Generac’s recalls page lists the pressure washer action under its product notifications and recalls section. (cpsc.gov) ### What are owners supposed to do now? Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact Generac to arrange a free repair at a dealer location, the CPSC said. The agency said the machines can still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option. Generac lists recall information on its website and says owners can also call 800-396-9047 during weekday business hours for assistance. (cpsc.gov) ### Where can consumers verify whether their washer is included? Generac says owners can use the company’s recall page and product-information lookup to check model and serial number details. The CPSC notice says the identifying label is on the product frame, which is the reference point consumers need before contacting the company. As of May 14, the next step for affected owners is to verify the unit and schedule the free repair through Generac or a dealer. (cpsc.gov)