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Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard

  • Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers
Name of Product:
Master Craft® Pressure Washers
Hazard:

The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
May 08, 2008
Units:

About 1,900

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

Recall Details

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.

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

Fingerhut has received four reports of smoke coming from the unit, including one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.

Sold Exclusively Through:
Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from July 2007 through March 2008 for about $100.
Importer(s):

Fingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
08-569

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