Positec USA Recalls WORX Electric Pressure Washers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 22078. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The sprayer hose can separate from the spray wand during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user or passersby.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact Positec USA for instructions on returning the spray wand for a free replacement. Once verified, Positec USA will provide the consumer with a prepaid shipping label for return of the wand assembly at which point Positec will provide the consumer with the free replacement. Positec USA is contacting all known purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 22078 has the recall date 10 Feb 2022. The notice names the firm Positec. The recall has about 17,630 units. The median CPSC recall of 2022 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Impact injury.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Positec has received 61 reports of the spray hose and wand separation, including four reports of minor injuries, including cuts and bruises. |
|---|---|
| Units | 17,630 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves the WORX brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with model number WG606. The pressure washers are gray and orange with the WORX brand name on the front of the product and "Electric Pressure Washer" on the handle. Recalled products have serial number ranges from 20210200078905 to 20210200096490 and from 20210200097286 to 20210200097881, and the serial number is found on the product label located on the main body of the product on the back of the soap tank. The model number can be found on that same label in the upper left. |
| Product | WORX® Brand 13 Amp 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washers, About 17,630 |
| Sold at | Menards stores in the Midwest and other independent hardware stores nationwide and online at https://www.menards.com from April 2021 through November 2021 for about $180. |
| Importer | Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 17,630Median of 2022: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2022
- 292
- Recalls of 2022 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Positec
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2023 | Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 22078The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 22078. https://recallregister.com/product/9230-positec-usa-recalls-worx-electric-pressure-washers-due-to-impact-injur/. 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 22078 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Positec has received 61 reports of the spray hose and wand separation, including four reports of minor injuries, including cuts and bruises.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Menards stores in the Midwest and other independent hardware stores nationwide and online at https://www.menards.com from April 2021 through November 2021 for about $180.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 22078?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 22078?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 17,630