Product Recall Number: 20-057
Why was STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers recalled?
The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.
Product Recall Number: 20-057
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2020-01-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers
Description: This recall involves the spray wand supplied with STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers, part number 4951-012-4504. The pressure washer is gray and orange with “STIHL RE 90” printed on the front. The recalled spray wand measures 15 inches long and attaches to the spray gun. Interchangeable nozzles connect to the spray wand.
Hazard Description: The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 16,400
Incidents: STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching from the spray wand during use. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL Inc. or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.
Sold At: Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $180.
Importers: STIHL Incorporated., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed