CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66450r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 20, 2018

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Surface Cleaners Due to Injury Hazard

This recall involves 3000 PSI Briggs & Stratton and Craftsman branded pressure washer surface cleaners. The recalled surface cleaners are black, red, or gray and have the Briggs & Stratton or Craftsman brand names printed on the top of the product. All recalled models have 3000 PSI molded into the top of the housing. Surface cleaners are designed to clean a variety of outdoor surfaces including concrete, asphalt and stone walkways. The cleaner connects to a pressure washer rated up to 3000 PSI.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaners and contact Briggs & Stratton for instructions to register online for a free replacement.

Contact Information

Briggs & Stratton toll-free at 877-370-7505 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Firday, or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Support” at the top of the page and then “Recalls” or www.BriggsSurfaceCleanerInfo.com for more information .

Recall Details

Sold At
Briggs & Stratton dealers, Lowe's and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide and online at www.Lowes.com from March 2010 through February 2018 for between $50 and $80.
Injuries
Briggs & Stratton has received five reports of the surface cleaners spray bar detaching from the central hub, including one report of the spray bar striking an operator, resulting in a cut on the knee which required sutures to close.
Manufacturer
Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd, of China
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
18145

Product Information

Product Name
3000 PSI pressure washer surface cleaners
Number of Units
About 201,000 (In addition, about 5,400 in Canada)
Manufacturer Name
Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd, of China
Imported By
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Wauwatosa, Wisc.
Distributed By
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Wauwatosa, Wisc.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 877-370-7505
Website www.briggsandstratton.com
Full Contact Information

Briggs & Stratton toll-free at 877-370-7505 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Firday, or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Support” at the top of the page and then “Recalls” or www.BriggsSurfaceCleanerInfo.com for more information .