Positec USA Recalls WORX Electric Pressure Washers Due to Impact Injury Hazard

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Fast Track Recall
Release Date: February 10, 2022
Release Number: 22-078

RECALL SUMMARY

Name of Product: WORX® Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washers

Hazard: The sprayer hose can separate from the spray wand during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or passersby.

Remedy: Replace

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.

Consumer Contact: Positec USA toll-free at 855-444-2833 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at http://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.

RECALL DETAILS

Units: About 17,630

Description: This recall involves the WORX brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with model number WG606. The pressure washers are grey and orange with the WORX brand name on the front of the product and "Electric Pressure Washer" on the handle. Recalled products have serial number ranges from 20210200078905 to 20210200096490 and from 20210200097286 to 20210200097881, and the serial number is found on the product label located on the main body of the product on the back of the soap tank. The model number can be found on that same label in the upper left.

Incidents/Injuries: Positec has received 61 reports of the spray hose and wand separation; including four reports of minor injuries, including cuts and bruises.

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

Manufactured in: China

Importer: Positec USA, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina

This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

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About WORX
Established in 1994, WORX Yard Tools USA, based in Charlotte NC, is one of the fastest growing companies serving the global power equipment market today. A diversified manufacturer and marketer of a complete range of electric powered lawn and garden equipment, and related products, WORX has over 4000 employees worldwide. More information is available on http://www.worx.com.

Media Contact

Mike Mangan, MKM Communications, 847-255-1903, [email protected]

Ken Kueter, MKM Communications, 2628062212, [email protected]

SOURCE Positec