Fingerhut Direct Marketing Master Craft Pressure Washers
Description: Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 May 8, 2008 Alert #08-569 Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Master Craft® Pressure Washers Units: About 1,900 Importer: Fingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn. Hazard: The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Fingerhut has received four reports of smoke coming from the unit, including one report of fire. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Master Craft® pressure washers with model number ABW-3100G. The model number is located on a label under the handle. The pressure washer has a yellow housing and the name, Master Craft® printed on the side. Sold exclusively through: Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from July 2007 through March 2008 for about $100. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the pressure washers immediately, unplug them and return the pressure washer to Fingerhut for a refund or replacement product. A pre-paid shipping label will be provided to consumers. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers of the pressure washers. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fingerhut Direct Marketing at (866) 931-5417 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.fingerhut.com [Learn More]
Fingerhut Direct Marketing Master Craft Pressure Washers Recall Information
Country of Origin | China |
Recall Date | 04/08/2008 |
Recall ID | 4591 |
Recall Number | 08569 |
Product Type | Pressure Washers |
Hazard | Fire & Fire-Related Burn |
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