LANCHEZ Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution Hazards

Hazard

The recalled pressure washers lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) and an adequate-length power cord, which may encourage use of an extension cord, posing serious risks of injury or death from shock and electrocution hazards.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure washers immediately and contact LANCHEZ for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to unplug the pressure washer, destroy it by cutting the power cord

Products

This recall involves LANCHEZ-branded pressure washers. The recalled, 3.2 GPM electric pressure washers were sold in blue-and-black or red-and-black, and measure about 12.2 inches deep, 16.9 inches wide and 16.5 inches high. The pressure washers came with a 500 ml soap tank, four quick disconnect nozzles and a 23-foot hose. Only power washers without a GFCI or adequate-length power cord are included in this recall. “LANCHEZ” is printed on the front of the power washer and model number “KLC-BULL135C” is printed on a label on top of the unit near the handle.

Incidents and injuries

CPSC is aware of one report of a missing GFCI. No injuries have been reported.

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