Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washer

CPSC Recall #04-521 — December 9, 2003

Recall #04-521 Date: December 9, 2003 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washer

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SK Enterprises, Inc. of Newburgh, New York is voluntarily recalling 38,000 Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washers. Overheating of the pressure washers poses a potential for fire and personal injury.Name of Product: Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure WasherUnits: 38,000Manufacturer: Shanghai Mei Hao Electric Appliance Co. Ltd., Shanghai, ChinaImporter: SK Enterprises, Inc., Newburgh, New YorkHazard: Overheating, posing a potential for fire and personal injury.Incidents/Injuries: QVC received 15 reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage have occurred.Description: These blue and gray electric pressure washers are labeled "Strategy 1500 PSI Powerwasher" and were sold as QVC item number V16257.Sold At: Directly through QVC, Inc. to consumers via Internet and television.Remedy: QVC is contacting each purchaser by direct mail to arrange for the return of each pressure washer for a full credit or refund.Consumer Contact: Call QVC Customer Service at (800) 367-9444 or visit their website www.qvc.com.Media Contact: Brandon Hamm, (484) 701-8748

Hazard

Overheating, posing a potential for fire and personal injury.

Incidents / Injuries

QVC received 15 reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage have occurred.

Remedy

QVC is contacting each purchaser by direct mail to arrange for the return of each pressure washer for a full credit or refund.

Units Affected

38,000

Sold At

Directly through QVC, Inc. to consumers via Internet and television.

Manufacturer

Shanghai Mei Hao Electric Appliance Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China

Importer

SK Enterprises, Inc., Newburgh, New York