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Generac power electric start pressure washers recalled
Official notice
14 May 2026
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14 May 2026
An official Health Canada notice concerns Generac power electric start pressure washers recalled. The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space. As of May 13, 2026, the company has received no reports of incident or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received six reports of the pressure washers self-starting and operating without being connected to a water supply and no reports of injury or property damage. Published 2026-05-14.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer and contact Generac to arrange for a free repair at a dealer’s location. The pressure washer can continue to be used with the rechargeable battery removed by using the pull-start option to start the unit. For more information, consumers can contact Generac Power Systems toll-free at 1-800-396-9047 from 8:30 a.m. To 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.generac.com and click on “Important Recall Information” or go to https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/pressure-washer. Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Generac Power Systems Inc. Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Recall number
81923
Official notice
2026-05-14
The hazard
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The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space. As of May 13, 2026, the company has received no reports of incident or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received six reports of the pressure washers self-starting and operating without being connected to a water supply and no reports of injury or property damage.
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