Black Cat™ Electric Pressure Washers
Published January 23, 2002
Summary
CPSC records recall 02086, published January 23, 2002. Reported units: About 50,000.
What's the hazard
MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China, who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. All of the plugs are labeled "WELLONG"; however, the pressure washers with counterfeit "WELLONG" GFCI plugs appear virtually identical to those with genuine "WELLONG" GFCIs. It will require a professional inspection to identify the counterfeit GFCIs. GFCIs are important safety devices that are intended to protect consumers against shock or electrocution.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these pressure washers and discard the product. A remedy is no longer available.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MCM International, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
- Distributor
- Target and Menard's stores nationwide sold these pressure washers, from August 2001 to September 2001, for between $85 and $100.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Black Cat™ Electric Pressure Washers recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 02086 on January 23, 2002. Reported hazard: MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China, who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. All of the plugs are labeled "WELLONG"; however, the pressure washers with counterfeit "WELLONG" GFCI plugs appear virtually identical to those with genuine "WELLONG" GFCIs. It will require a professional inspection to identify the counterfeit GFCIs. GFCIs are important safety devices that are intended to protect consumers against shock or electrocution.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these pressure washers and discard the product. A remedy is no longer available.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MCM International, of Eden Prairie, Minn..