BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer
CPSC Recall #05-045 — November 14, 2004
Product
BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Units Affected
About 30,500
Sold At
Target and Menard's stores sold the recalled pressure washers between March 2002 and September 2002 for about $145.
Manufacturer
Shanghai MeiHao Electric Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
Manufactured In
China