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Homelite Recalls Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Reported: July 21, 2011 Initiated: July 21, 2011 #11281

Product Description

This recall involves drum-shaped surface cleaner attachments for pressure washers. The pressure washer attachments were sold in orange or red colors and have hexagonal brass-colored nozzles inside a 15-inch plastic drum holding the spray bar. They were sold with Homelite pressure washer models HL80833 and HL80835. They were sold separately as Powercare model AP31022A and EZ Clean model AEZ231022.

Reason for Recall

The surface cleaner attachment's nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, striking and/or breaking the unit's plastic housing. The broken nozzle, spray bar and/or plastic housing can strike consumers, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaner attachments, and contact Homelite to receive a free replacement surface cleaner attachment.

Details

Units Affected
About 40,000 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Homelite-Recalls-Pressure-Washer-Surface-Cleaner-Attachments-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Home-Depot

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves drum-shaped surface cleaner attachments for pressure washers. The pressure washer attachments were sold in orange or red colors and have hexagonal brass-colored nozzles inside a 15-inch plastic drum holding the spray bar. They were sold with Homelite pressure washer models HL80833 and HL80835. They were sold separately as Powercare model AP31022A and EZ Clean model AEZ231022.. Recalled by Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.. Units affected: About 40,000 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The surface cleaner attachment's nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, striking and/or breaking the unit's plastic housing. The broken nozzle, spray bar and/or plastic housing can strike consumers, posing a laceration hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaner attachments, and contact Homelite to receive a free replacement surface cleaner attachment.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 21, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11281.

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