CPSCGeneral Alert
FNA Group Recalls Simpson Pressure Washers Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively ...
Published: December 28, 2023Recall ID: 24070Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lithium battery in the electric start system can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Simpson Gas Pressure Washers with model number PS61264. The pressure washers are black in color. The Simpson logo, "Pro Series" and 4400 PSI are printed on the handle of the unit. The model number is printed on a silver label on the unit's frame.
Affected Products
Simpson Gas Pressure Washers with Electric Start
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/FNA-Group-Recalls-Simpson-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes |
| Title | FNA Group Recalls Simpson Pressure Washers Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image3_34.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Simpson pressure washer (Model PS61264) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image2_33.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Simpson pressure washer (Model PS61264) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image5_7.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Simpson pressure washer Model PS61264 - front view |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image4_20.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Simpson pressure washer Model PS61264 - top view |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image7_3.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Simpson pressure washer Model PS61264 - side view |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image6_2.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled Simpson pressure washer Model PS61264 - side view |
| Hazards › Name | The lithium battery in the electric start system can overheat, posing a burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | FNA has received two reports of batteries in the pressure washer's electric start feature overheating and damaging the units. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Simpson Gas Pressure Washers with Electric Start |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,930 |
| Recall I D | 9813 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas pressure washer and contact FNA Group Inc. for instructions on how to have their unit repaired free of charge at an authorized repair facility. The repair will replace the lithium battery in the electric start system with a sealed lead acid battery. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's stores nationwide and at lowes.com from March 2023 through July 2023 for about $1,100. |
| Recall Date | 2023-12-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Simpson Gas Pressure Washers with model number PS61264. The pressure washers are black in color. The Simpson logo, "Pro Series" and 4400 PSI are printed on the handle of the unit. The model number is printed on a silver label on the unit's frame. |
| Recall Number | 24070 |
| Manufacturers › Name | FNA Group Inc., of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | FNA Group Inc. toll-free at 866-733-8468 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at voluntaryrecall@simpsoncleaning.com or online at https://simpsoncleaning.com/voluntaryrecall or www.simpsoncleaning.com and click on the "Voluntary Recall" tab for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-12-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |