STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 20057 · announced January 23, 2020 · Stihl · 16,400 units affected
The product
This recall involves the spray wand supplied with STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers. The pressure washer is gray and orange with "STIHL RE 90" printed on the front. The recalled spray wand measures 15 inches long and attaches to the spray gun. Interchangeable nozzles connect to the spray wand.
The hazard
The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): STIHL has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching from the spray wand during use. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $180.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.