CPSC recall 26494
Electric Start Pressure Washers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2026-05-15
On 2026-05-15 the CPSC announced a recall of Electric Start Pressure Washers by Generac Power Systems, citing the electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning, if the unit is i….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 26494 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2026-05-14 |
| Published | 2026-05-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Generac Power Systems |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Electric Start Pressure Washers | This recall involves certain Generac brand electric start pressure washers with model number G0089111, G0088941, G0088951 and DR Power brand electric start pressure washer with model number DPW3109DEN. The pressure washers have an electric start/stop button for the unit's gasoline-powered engines, as well as a rechargeable battery used to power the button. Model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the product's frame. Consumers can check specific unit type, model number and serial number location information at https://www.generac.com/support/product-info-user-manuals by clicking on "Pressure Washers" at the bottom of the page.
Reason
The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning, if the unit is in a confined space.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
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Source
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