Recall 20057 · 2020-01-23

STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard

Pressure washers

Hazard

The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.

What to do

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.

Products

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.

Incidents and injuries

STIHL has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching from the spray wand during use. No injuries have been reported.

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.

Units
About 16,400
Sold at

Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $180.