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CPSC, RMM Corporation Announce Recall of BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washers

U.S. CPSCFireSold on TargetNov 15, 2004
Recalled BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer
Recalled BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.

Remedy

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Incidents & injuries

RMM and CPSC are aware of fewer than 20 incidents of pressure washers overheating, including one report of damage to a wooden deck. Many of these incidents occurred when the pressure washer was left running and unattended. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled pressure washers have a black plastic housing and a BLACK CAT® logo on both sides of the unit. "MCM International," "Model TW1800" or "Model BC2200" appear on a silver label on the recalled units.

Sold on

Target and Menard's stores sold the recalled pressure washers between March 2002 and September 2002 for about $145.

Contact the company

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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