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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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December 10, 2003 Alert #04-521 |
CPSC, S.K. Enterprises Announce Recall of Pressure Washers
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washer
Units: 38,000
Manufacturer: Shanghai Mei Hao Electric Appliance Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China
Importer: SK Enterprises, Inc., Newburgh, New York
Hazard: Overheating, posing a potential for fire and personal injury.
Incidents/Injuries: QVC received 15 reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage have occurred.
Description: These blue and gray electric pressure washers are labeled "Strategy 1500 PSI Powerwasher" and were sold as QVC item number V16257.
Sold At: Directly through QVC, Inc. to consumers via Internet and television.
Remedy: QVC is contacting each purchaser by direct mail to arrange for the return of each pressure washer for a full credit or refund.
Consumer Contact: Call QVC Customer Service at (800) 367-9444 or visit their Web site http://www.qvc.com/asp/frameset.asp?nest=/recalls.html?cp=index&cont=cr .
Media Contact: Brandon Hamm, (484) 701-8748
