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Generac Power Systems Expands Recall of Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Hazard; Includes Additional Models – Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin

Generac Power Systems Expands Recall of Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Hazard; Includes Additional Models

Product details

BrandGenerac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Risk typeThe 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.
Country of originUnited States
Units affectedAbout 16,260 (Generac Power Systems previously recalled 53,000 units on April 28, 2022) (In addition, about 120 were sol
Sold atMajor home improvement and hardware stores online and nationwide including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon from November 2021 through February 2026 for between $500 and $590.
Recall number26494
PublishedMay 14, 2026

The hazard

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.

Product description

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.

Measures taken

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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