Positec USA has recalled about 17,630 WORX brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washers, model number WG606. The sprayer hose can unexpectedly detach from the spray wand during operation, which has resulted in 61 reports of separations and four minor injuries including cuts and bruises. These gray and orange units were sold nationwide at Menards and independent hardware stores between April 2021 and November 2021. Consumers should stop using the pressure washer and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement spray wand assembly.
The sprayer hose can suddenly disconnect from the spray wand while under high pressure, causing the components to strike the user or bystanders and posing an impact injury hazard. There have been four reports of users suffering cuts and bruises due to these parts separating.
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
Serial number location on the WORX Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response