CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, RMM Corporation Announce Recall of BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MM Corporation, of Eden Prairie, Minn. is voluntarily recalling about 30,500 BLACK CAT« Electric Pressure Washers. The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.Name of product: BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure WasherUnits: About 30,500Manufacturer: Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, ChinaU.S. Distributor: RMM Corporation, Eden Prairie, Minn. (since August 15, 2009, calls are being taken by Tricam Industries, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minnesota)Hazard: The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.Incidents/Injuries: RMM and CPSC are aware of fewer than 20 incidents of pressure washers overheating, including one report of damage to a wooden deck. Many of these incidents occurred when the pressure washer was left running and unattended. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled pressure washers have a black plastic housing and a BLACK CAT® logo on both sides of the unit. "MCM International," "Model TW1800" or "Model BC2200" appear on a silver label on the recalled units.Sold at: Target and Menard's stores sold the recalled pressure washers between March 2002 and September 2002 for about $145.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled product.
The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
Dispose, No Remedy Available
RMM and CPSC are aware of fewer than 20 incidents of pressure washers overheating, including one report of damage to a wooden deck. Many of these incidents occurred when the pressure washer was left running and unattended. No injuries have been reported.
Target and Menard's stores sold the recalled pressure washers between March 2002 and September 2002 for about $145.
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