Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| May 8, 2008 Alert #08-569 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Master Craft® Pressure Washers
Units: About 1,900
Importer: Fingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Hazard: The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Fingerhut has received four reports of smoke coming from the unit, including one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Master Craft® pressure washers with model number ABW-3100G. The model number is located on a label under the handle. The pressure washer has a yellow housing and the name, Master Craft® printed on the side.
Sold exclusively through: Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from July 2007 through March 2008 for about $100.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the pressure washers immediately, unplug them and return the pressure washer to Fingerhut for a refund or replacement product. A pre-paid shipping label will be provided to consumers. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers of the pressure washers.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fingerhut Direct Marketing at (866) 931-5417 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.fingerhut.com
