Product Recall Number: 04-565
Why was Turbo Tiger Power Washer recalled?
These electric pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit comes into contact with water.
Product Recall Number: 04-565
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-07-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Turbo Tiger Power Washer
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J. is voluntarily recalling 1,000 Turbo Tiger Power Washers. These electric pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit comes into contact with water.Name of Product: Turbo Tiger Power WasherUnits: 1,000Importer: Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.Manufacturer: Zhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd., of ChinaHazard: These electric pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit comes into contact with water.Incidents/Injuries: NoneDescription: The recalled electric pressure washers are yellow with a black three-prong power cord. A label on the front reads "Turbo Tiger Power Washer."Sold by: Tristar Products Inc. through direct-response television commercials shown nationwide, as well as on Tristar's website www.tvinventions.com. They were sold between June 2002 and June 2003 for about $190, including shipping and handling. Turbo Tiger units sold through The Home Shopping Network or other sources that already have a GFCI at the end of the power cord are not included in this recall.Remedy: 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, which will provide consumers with shock protection. If you purchased your pressure washer from a pre-recorded television commercial or www.tvinventions.com and you have not received the portable GFCI, please contact Tristar to receive a GFCI.Consumer Contact: Call Tristar customer service at 973-287-5100 between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at help@productsontv.tv.
Hazard Description: These electric pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit comes into contact with water.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: 1000
Incidents: None
Remedy: 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, which will provide consumers with shock protection. If you purchased your pressure washer from a pre-recorded television commercial or www.tvinventions.com and you have not received the portable GFCI, please contact Tristar to receive a GFCI.
Sold At: Tristar Products Inc. through direct-response television commercials shown nationwide, as well as on Tristar's website www.tvinventions.com. They were sold between June 2002 and June 2003 for about $190, including shipping and handling. Turbo Tiger units sold through The Home Shopping Network or other sources that already have a GFCI at the end of the power cord are not included in this recall.
Importers: Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Manufacturers: Zhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd., of China
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed