Generac Power Systems Expands of Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers

{
  "RecallID": 10779,
  "RecallNumber": "26494",
  "RecallDate": "2026-05-14T00:00:00",
  "Description": "This recall involves certain Generac brand electric start pressure washers with model number G0089111, G0088941, G0088951 and DR Power brand electric start pressure washer with model number DPW3109DEN. The pressure washers have an electric start/stop button for the unit's gasoline-powered engines, as well as a rechargeable battery used to power the button. Model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the product's frame. Consumers can check specific unit type, model number and serial number location information at https://www.generac.com/support/product-info-user-manuals by clicking on \"Pressure Washers\" at the bottom of the page.",
  "URL": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Generac-Power-Systems-Expands-Recall-of-Generac-and-DR-Power-Electric-Start-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard-Includes-Additional-Models",
  "Title": "Generac Power Systems Expands Recall of Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Hazard; Includes Additional Models",
  "ConsumerContact": "Generac Power Systems toll-free at 800-396-9047 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.generac.com and click on \"Important Recall Information\" at the bottom of the page or go to https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/pressure-washer for more information.",
  "LastPublishDate": "2026-05-15T00:00:00",
  "Products": [
    {
      "Name": "Electric Start Pressure Washers",
      "Description": "",
      "Model": "",
      "Type": "",
      "CategoryID": "",
      "NumberOfUnits": "About 16,260 (Generac Power Systems previously recalled 53,000 units on April 28, 2022) (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)"
    }
  ],
  "Inconjunctions": [
    {
      "URL": "https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/generac-power-electric-start-pressure-washers-recalled-due-carbon-monoxide-poisoning"
    }
  ],
  "Images": [
    {
      "URL": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/recalledgenerac-1.png",
      "Caption": "Recalled Generac Model G0089111"
    },
    {
      "URL": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/recalledgenerac-2.png",
      "Caption": "Recalled Generac Model G0088941"
    },
    {
      "URL": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/recalledgenerac-3.png",
      "Caption": "Recalled Generac Model G00088951"
    },
    {
      "URL": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/recalledgenerac-4.png",
      "Caption": "Recalled DR Power Model DPW3109DEN"
    }
  ],
  "Injuries": [
    {
      "Name": "The firm has received six reports of the pressure washers self-starting. No injuries or property damage have been reported."
    }
  ],
  "Manufacturers": [
    {
      "Name": "Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin",
      "CompanyID": ""
    }
  ],
  "Retailers": [
    {
      "Name": "Major home improvement and hardware stores online and nationwide including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon from November 2021 through February 2026 for between $500 and $590.",
      "CompanyID": ""
    }
  ],
  "Importers": [],
  "Distributors": [],
  "SoldAtLabel": null,
  "ManufacturerCountries": [
    {
      "Country": "United States"
    }
  ],
  "ProductUPCs": [],
  "Hazards": [
    {
      "Name": "The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning, if the unit is in a confined space.",
      "HazardType": "",
      "HazardTypeID": ""
    }
  ],
  "Remedies": [
    {
      "Name": "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer and contact Generac to arrange for a free repair at your dealer's location. The pressure washer can still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option to start the unit."
    }
  ],
  "RemedyOptions": [
    {
      "Option": "Repair"
    }
  ]
}