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ModerateCPSC·24070·Announced 2023-12-28

Simpson Gas Pressure Washers Recalled for Lithium Battery Burn Hazard

FNA Group is recalling about 2,930 Simpson Gas Pressure Washers with Electric Start because the lithium battery in the electric start system can overheat and pose a burn hazard. Two reports of battery overheating have been received, but no injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states no injuries have been reported. The hazard is a potential burn risk from battery overheating with only two reports of unit damage, making this a precautionary recall without documented harm. This meets the Moderate criteria for low-risk issues without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

FNA Group Inc. is recalling Simpson Gas Pressure Washers with Electric Start (Model PS61264) sold at Lowe's stores nationwide and lowes.com from March 2023 through July 2023. About 2,930 units are affected. The pressure washers are black and feature the Simpson logo, "Pro Series" and 4400 PSI printed on the handle.

The lithium battery in the electric start system can overheat, posing a burn hazard. FNA has received two reports of batteries overheating and damaging the units. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer. FNA will repair or replace the unit free of charge at an authorized repair facility. The repair involves replacing the lithium battery with a sealed lead acid battery. Consumers can contact FNA Group Inc. at 866-733-8468 (toll-free, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday), by email at [email protected], or online at simpsoncleaning.com or www.simpsoncleaning.com (click the "Voluntary Recall" tab) for more information and repair instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Simpson Gas Pressure Washers with Electric Start
Manufacturer
FNA Group Inc., of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Power Equipment
Hazard
  • battery-overheat
  • burn-hazard
Affected units
2,930

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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