Recall #20-057 · Published January 23, 2020

STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers

STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers from STIHL RE 90 on January 23, 2020. CPSC identifies this hazard: The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.

Recalled STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washer with Spray Wand
Recalled STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washer with Spray Wand
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Why it was recalled

The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.

Incidents and injuries

STIHL has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching from the spray wand during use. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Recall number
20-057
Units
About 16,400
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $180.
Importer
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.

STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers

Recall contact information

STIHL toll-free at 844-978-1291 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Information” and then “Product Recalls” and then “RE-90-wand-service-action” for more information.

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