Generac Power Systems Recalls Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
CPSC recall 22127. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer unless they have removed the rechargeable battery, and contact Generac to arrange to have an authorized dealer replace the start/stop switch on the pressure washer free of charge. The pressure washer can continue to be used with the battery removed but using the pull-start option to start the unit. Generac is contacting known consumers directly to provide more details about the repair.
CPSC recall 22127 has the recall date 28 Apr 2022. The notice names the firm Generac Power Systems. The recall has about 53,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2022 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Poisoning.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received nine reports of the pressure washers self-starting and operating without being connected to a water supply. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
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| Units | 53,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Generac and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers with model numbers DPW3100DEN, DPW3101DEN, DPW3102DEN, G0071320, G0071321, G0071430 and G0071431. The electric start 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. The 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 www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup. This recall involves only the following Generac and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers: Recalled Pressure Washers Model Number Serial Number Range DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100 DPW3100DEN 3003024185-3004600505 DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100 DPW3101DEN 3003074891-3004603299 DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100 DPW3102DEN 3006177112-3008763507 3125 CON GAS PW ES CARB EPA3 G0071320 3002690991-3005933713 3125 CON GAS PW ES CARB EPA3 G0071321 3003692980-3009910753 3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 G0071430 3002778837-3005933361 3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 G0071431 3006132052-3006132052 |
| Product | Electric Start Pressure Washers, About 53,000 (In addition, 1,750 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do It Best, eBay, Essendant, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe's Stores, Menard's, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., Tractor Supply, True Value and Walmart from… |
| Manufacturer | Generac Power Systems Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 53,000Median of 2022: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2022
- 292
- Recalls of 2022 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls on the register that name Generac Power Systems
- 12
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 22127. https://recallregister.com/product/9294-generac-power-systems-recalls-generac-and-dr-power-electric-start-pres/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 22127 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received nine reports of the pressure washers self-starting and operating without being connected to a water supply. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do It Best, eBay, Essendant, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe's Stores, Menard's, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., Tractor Supply, True Value and Walmart from…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 22127?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 22127?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 53,000 (In addition, 1,750 were sold in Canada)