Product Recall Number: 05-045
Why was BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer recalled?
The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
Product Recall Number: 05-045
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-11-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MM Corporation, of Eden Prairie, Minn. is voluntarily recalling about 30,500 BLACK CAT« Electric Pressure Washers. The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.Name of product: BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure WasherUnits: About 30,500Manufacturer: Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, ChinaU.S. Distributor: RMM Corporation, Eden Prairie, Minn. (since August 15, 2009, calls are being taken by Tricam Industries, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minnesota)Hazard: The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.Incidents/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.Description: 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.Sold at: Target and Menard's stores sold the recalled pressure washers between March 2002 and September 2002 for about $145.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled product.
Hazard Description: The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose, No Remedy Available
Units: About 30,500
Incidents: 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.
Remedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold At: Target and Menard's stores sold the recalled pressure washers between March 2002 and September 2002 for about $145.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
Distributors: RMM Corporation, Eden Prairie, Minn. (since August 15, 2009, calls are being taken by Tricam Industries, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minnesota)
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed