Fingerhut Master Craft® Pressure Washers recall: Fire Hazard
Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Fingerhut Master Craft® Pressure Washers recalled?
The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Master Craft® Pressure Washers
- Company
- Fingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 1,900
- Sold at
- Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from July 2007 through March 2008 for about $100.
- Recall date
- April 8, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Fingerhut has received four reports of smoke coming from the unit, including one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.