The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04565·Announced 2004-07-15

Tristar Recalls Turbo Tiger Electric Pressure Washers for Shock Hazard

Tristar Products Inc. is recalling 1,000 Turbo Tiger electric pressure washers because they lack a ground fault circuit interrupter, posing an electrocution risk.

What this means for you

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-harm product (electrocution) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tristar Products Inc. is recalling approximately 1,000 Turbo Tiger electric pressure washers. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on July 15, 2004. The units were manufactured by Zhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd. in China.

The recalled pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord. This defect poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit comes into contact with water. The CPSC reports that no injuries have been associated with this defect.

The affected units are yellow with a black three-prong power cord and a label on the front reading "Turbo Tiger Power Washer." They were sold between June 2002 and June 2003 for about $190, including shipping and handling, through direct-response television commercials and Tristar's website, www.tvinventions.com. Units sold through The Home Shopping Network or other sources that already include a GFCI are not included in this recall.

Consumers should stop using the electric pressure washers immediately. Tristar will send consumers a portable GFCI that can be attached to the end of the power cord to provide shock protection. Consumers who purchased the product via the specified channels and have not received the GFCI should contact Tristar customer service at 973-287-5100 or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Turbo Tiger Power Washer
Manufacturer
Zhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Power Washers
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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