CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
CPSC, RMM Corporation Announce Recall of BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washers
The recalled pressure washers have a black plastic housing and a BLACK CAT® logo on both sides of the unit. "MCM International," "Model TW1800" or "Model BC2200" appear on a silver label on the recalled units.
Required Consumer Action
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Contact Information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall Details
Sold At
Target and Menard's stores sold the recalled pressure washers between March 2002 and September 2002 for about $145.
Injuries
RMM and CPSC are aware of fewer than 20 incidents of pressure washers overheating, including one report of damage to a wooden deck. Many of these incidents occurred when the pressure washer was left running and unattended. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
Recall Number
05045
Product Information
Product Name
BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer
Product Type
Pressure Washers
Number of Units
About 30,500
Manufacturer Name
Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
Distributed By
RMM Corporation, Eden Prairie, Minn. (since August 15, 2009, calls are being taken by Tricam Industries, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minnesota)
Manufactured In
China