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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 02086

Black Cat™ Electric Pressure Washers

Published August 18, 2025 · Recall initiated: January 23, 2002

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.

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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