The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04521·Announced 2003-12-10

Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washer Recalled for Overheating Risk

QVC is recalling 38,000 Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washers because they may overheat, posing a risk of fire and personal injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire and personal injury due to overheating, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

QVC is recalling approximately 38,000 Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washers. These blue and gray electric pressure washers were sold directly to consumers via QVC's website and television channels as item number V16257. The units were manufactured by Shanghai Mei Hao Electric Appliance Co. Ltd. in China and imported by SK Enterprises, Inc. in Newburgh, New York.

The recall was issued because the pressure washers may overheat, which poses a potential risk of fire and personal injury. QVC received 15 reports of overheating, but no injuries or property damage have occurred.

Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure washers immediately. QVC is contacting each purchaser by direct mail to arrange for the return of the product for a full credit or refund. Consumers can also contact QVC Customer Service at (800) 367-9444 or visit www.qvc.com for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washer
Manufacturer
Shanghai Mei Hao Electric Appliance Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
38,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · overheating

See all →

Similar recalls