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Tools & Hardware/Power Tools

STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: January 23, 2020
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Summary

STIHL is recalling about 16,400 spray wands supplied with the RE 90 Pressure Washer. The spray wand can disconnect from the main unit while under pressure, potentially causing the nozzle to detach and strike the user or bystanders. STIHL has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching during use, though no injuries have been reported. These units are gray and orange, were sold at authorized STIHL dealers from May 2019 through October 2019, and can be identified by the 'STIHL RE 90' label on the front.

Risk

The interchangeable nozzle can suddenly eject from the 15-inch spray wand during operation. This pose a physical injury hazard to anyone in the immediate vicinity if they are struck by the flying component while the machine is under high pressure.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washer and check the spray wand for specific identification marks.
  2. Compare your spray wand to the recall photos: the affected (recalled) wand has round connection pins and no notch on the nozzle end, while the safe replacement wand has square connection pins and a visible notch.
  3. If you have a recalled spray wand, contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.
  4. For more information or to find a dealer, contact STIHL toll-free at 844-978-1291 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.stihlusa.com and click on 'Information', then 'Product Recalls', then 'RE-90-wand-service-action'.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace

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.

Contact: 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.

Affected Products

Product: STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washer Spray Wand
Model:
RE 90
Date Ranges: May 2019 - October 2019

Product Images

Recalled STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washer with Spray Wand

Recalled STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washer with Spray Wand

STIHL RE 90 Spray Wand

STIHL RE 90 Spray Wand

STIHL RE 90 Spray Gun, Wand and Nozzle (unassembled)

STIHL RE 90 Spray Gun, Wand and Nozzle (unassembled)

STIHL RE 90 Spray Gun, Wand and Nozzle (assembled)

STIHL RE 90 Spray Gun, Wand and Nozzle (assembled)

Recalled spray wand (left images; round pins and no notch) and replacement wand (right images; square pins and notch)

Recalled spray wand (left images; round pins and no notch) and replacement wand (right images; square pins and notch)

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 20057
Status: Active
Sold By: Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $180.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 16,400
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Contact: 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.
Agency Last Updated: January 23, 2020

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response