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Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled April 8, 2008 · CPSC recall 08569 · Fingerhut

Recalled Pressure Washer
Hazard
The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Units
About 1,900
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.

What to do

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.

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

Product
Master Craft® Pressure Washers
Imported by
Fingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Retailers
Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from July 2007 through March 2008 for about $100.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →