Fingerhut · Recalled
Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 1,900
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Master Craft® pressure washers with model number ABW-3100G. The model number is located on a label under the handle. The pressure washer has a yellow housing and the name, Master Craft® printed on the side.
The file
- Sold at
- Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from July 2007 through March 2008 for about $100.
- Product type
- Pressure Washers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Fingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Incident log
Fingerhut has received four reports of smoke coming from the unit, including one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the pressure washers immediately, unplug them and return the pressure washer to Fingerhut for a refund or replacement product. A pre-paid shipping label will be provided to consumers. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers of the pressure washers.
For additional information, contact Fingerhut Direct Marketing at (866) 931-5417 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fingerhut.com
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 APR 08 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.