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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 23, 2002
Release # 02-086
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Pressure Washer Recall Hotline: (800) 304-1316
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
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CPSC, MCM International Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), MCM International of Eden Prairie, Minn., is
voluntarily recalling about 50,000 Black Cat™ electric pressure
washers. 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.
CPSC and MCM International have not received any reports of
incidents in which the GFCI plugs failed to operate. This recall is
being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
The recalled Black Cat™ pressure washers have a sticker with a
cat and the words "Black-Cat" on each side of the unit. The model
numbers - either BC-2000 or TW-1750 - can be found on a label on the
right side of the power station. The label also reads in part, "Made
in China," "High Pressure Cleaning Machines," and the "Production Date"
(which should fall between March 2001 and July 2001). The GFCI plugs
have a green "Reset" button and a blue "Test" button - some plugs also
have a label that reads "CONNECT TO INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT ONLY." On
the back of the GFCI plug near the electrical prongs are the words
"WELLONG" and "Rainproof."
Target and Menard's stores nationwide sold these pressure washers
from August 2001 to September 2001 for between $85 and $100.
Consumers should stop using these pressure washers and call MCM
International at (800) 304-1316 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday to arrange to have their unit inspected. If necessary,
MCM International will replace the installed GFCI plug with a genuine
WELLONG GFCI plug.
CPSC reminds consumers that any electrical product that is used
near water should contain a GFCI, in the plug or outlet. Prior to the
implementation of the voluntary standard calling for the inclusion of
GFCI plugs with high-pressure cleaning machines, there were several
electrocution deaths and injuries. These incidents did not involve the
Black Cat pressure washer.
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