Recall #22-078 · Published February 10, 2022

WORX® Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washers

Positec USA Recalls WORX Electric Pressure Washers Due to Impact Injury Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for WORX® Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washers from Positec USA Inc. on February 10, 2022. CPSC identifies this hazard: The sprayer hose can separate from the spray wand during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or passersby. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact Positec USA for instructions on returning the spray wand for a free replacement. Once verified, Positec USA will provide the consumer with a prepaid shipping label for return of the wand assembly at which point Positec will provide the consumer with the free replacement. Positec USA is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recalled WORX Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer
Recalled WORX Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer
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Affected model numbers

WG606
Additional identifying details

This recall involves the WORX brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with model number WG606.

Why it was recalled

The sprayer hose can separate from the spray wand during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or passersby.

Incidents and injuries

Positec has received 61 reports of the spray hose and wand separation, including four reports of minor injuries, including cuts and bruises.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact Positec USA for instructions on returning the spray wand for a free replacement. Once verified, Positec USA will provide the consumer with a prepaid shipping label for return of the wand assembly at which point Positec will provide the consumer with the free replacement. Positec USA is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Recall number
22-078
Units
About 17,630
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Menards stores in the Midwest and other independent hardware stores nationwide and online at https://www.menards.com from April 2021 through November 2021 for about $180.
Importer
Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina

WORX® Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washers

Recall contact information

Positec USA toll-free at 855-444-2833 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at pressurewasherrecall@worx.com, or online at www.worx.com/wg606-product-recall or https://www.worx.com and click on the Pressure Washer Recall tab at the bottom of the home page under the Service & Support column for more information.

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