| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| July 15, 2004 Alert #04-565 |
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: Turbo Tiger Power Washer
Units: 1,000
Importer: Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Manufacturer: Zhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard: These electric pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit comes into contact with water.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Description: The recalled electric pressure washers are yellow with a black three-prong power cord. A label on the front reads "Turbo Tiger Power Washer."
Sold by: Tristar Products Inc. through direct-response television commercials shown nationwide, as well as on Tristar's Web site www.tvinventions.com. They were sold between June 2002 and June 2003 for about $190, including shipping and handling. Turbo Tiger units sold through The Home Shopping Network or other sources that already have a GFCI at the end of the power cord are not included in this recall.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the electric pressure washers immediately. Tristar will send consumers a portable GFCI that can be attached to the end of the power cord, which will provide consumers with shock protection. If you purchased your pressure washer from a pre- recorded television commercial or www.tvinventions.com and you have not received the portable GFCI, please contact Tristar to receive a GFCI.
Consumer Contact: Call Tristar at (800) 649-2297 between 8:30 am and 8:00pm ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at help@productsontv.tv