CPSC, MCM International Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers
CPSC recall 02086. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China, who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. All of the plugs are labeled "WELLONG"; however, the pressure washers with counterfeit "WELLONG" GFCI plugs appear virtually identical to those with genuine "WELLONG" GFCIs. It will require a professional inspection to identify the counterfeit GFCIs. GFCIs are important safety devices that are intended to protect consumers against shock or electrocution.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these pressure washers and discard the product. A remedy is no longer available.
CPSC recall 02086 has the recall date 23 Jan 2002. The notice names the firm MCM International. The recall has about 50,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Pressure Washers.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and MCM International have not received any reports of incidents in which the GFCI plugs failed to operate. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
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| Units | 50,000 |
| Description | The recalled Black Cat™ pressure washers have a sticker with a cat and the words "Black-Cat" on each side of the unit. The model numbers - either BC-2000 or TW-1750 - can be found on a label on the right side of the power station. The label also reads in part, "Made in China," "High Pressure Cleaning Machines," and the "Production Date" (which should fall between March 2001 and July 2001). The GFCI plugs have a green "Reset" button and a blue "Test" button - some plugs also have a label that reads "CONNECT TO INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT ONLY." On the back of the GFCI plug near the electrical prongs are the words "WELLONG" and "Rainproof." CPSC reminds consumers that any electrical product that is used near water should contain a GFCI, in the plug or outlet. Prior to the implementation of the voluntary standard calling for the inclusion of GFCI plugs with high-pressure cleaning machines, there were several electrocution deaths and injuries. These incidents did not involve the Black Cat pressure washer. |
| Product | Black Cat™ Electric Pressure Washers, About 50,000, Pressure Washers |
| Sold at | Target and Menard's stores nationwide sold these pressure washers, from August 2001 to September 2001, for between $85 and $100. |
| Importer | MCM International |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 50,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Pressure Washers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name MCM International
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02086The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 02086. https://recallregister.com/product/2082-cpsc-mcm-international-announce-recall-of-electric-pressure-washers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02086 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and MCM International have not received any reports of incidents in which the GFCI plugs failed to operate. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target and Menard's stores nationwide sold these pressure washers, from August 2001 to September 2001, for between $85 and $100.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02086?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 50,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China