CPSCGeneral Alert
STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard
Published: January 23, 2020Recall ID: 20057Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the spray wand supplied with STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers. 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.
Affected Products
STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/STIHL-Recalls-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Capture1_18.PNG |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washer with Spray Wand |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2_32.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | STIHL RE 90 Spray Wand |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Capture3.PNG |
| Images › 3 › Caption | STIHL RE 90 Spray Gun, Wand and Nozzle (unassembled) |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/4_18.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | STIHL RE 90 Spray Gun, Wand and Nozzle (assembled) |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Capture5.PNG |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled spray wand (left images; round pins and no notch) and replacement wand (right images; square pins and notch) |
| Hazards › Name | The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | STIHL has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching from the spray wand during use. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,400 |
| Recall I D | 8729 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand. |
| Importers › Name | STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $180. |
| Recall Date | 2020-01-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the spray wand supplied with STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers. 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. |
| Recall Number | 20057 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | STIHL toll-free at 844-978-1291 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Information” and then “Product Recalls” and then “RE-90-wand-service-action” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-01-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |