RMM Corporation · Recalled
CPSC, RMM Corporation Announce Recall of BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washers
The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
- Units
- About 30,500
- Reports
- 20
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $145
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled pressure washers have a black plastic housing and a BLACK CAT® logo on both sides of the unit. "MCM International," "Model TW1800" or "Model BC2200" appear on a silver label on the recalled units.
The file
- Sold at
- Target and Menard's stores sold the recalled pressure washers between March 2002 and September 2002 for about $145.
- Product type
- Pressure Washers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- RMM Corporation, Eden Prairie, Minn. (since August 15, 2009, calls are being taken by Tricam Industries, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minnesota), Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
Incident log
RMM and CPSC are aware of fewer than 20 incidents of pressure washers overheating, including one report of damage to a wooden deck. Many of these incidents occurred when the pressure washer was left running and unattended. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 15 2004; last revised AUG 26 2024.