RECALL HIGH SEVERITY

Electric Start Pressure Washers Recall — HIGH Severity

Generac Power Systems Expands · Recalled May 14, 2026 · Electrical & Lighting

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Last verified: May 15, 2026

Electrical Shock Poisoning Risk Death Reported

HIGH

Severity

About 16,260 (Generac Power Systems previously recalled 53,000 units on April 28, 2022) (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)

Units Sold

Yes

Injuries Reported

Repair

Remedy

Product Description

This recall involves certain Generac brand electric start pressure washers with model number G0089111, G0088941, G0088951 and DR Power brand electric start pressure washer with model number DPW3109DEN. The pressure washers have an electric start/stop button for the unit's gasoline-powered engines, as well as a rechargeable battery used to power the button. Model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the product's frame. Consumers can check specific unit type, model number and serial number location information at https://www.generac.com/support/product-info-user-manuals by clicking on "Pressure Washers" at the bottom of the page.

Hazard

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.

Reported Injuries

The firm has received six reports of the pressure washers self-starting. No injuries or property damage have been reported..

What You Should Do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer and contact Generac to arrange for a free repair at your dealer's location. The pressure washer can still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option to start the unit.

Manufacturer Contact

Generac Power Systems toll-free at 800-396-9047 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.generac.com and click on "Important Recall Information" at the bottom of the page or go to https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/pressure-washer for more information.

Recall Details

Units sold: About 16,260 (Generac Power Systems previously recalled 53,000 units on April 28, 2022) (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)

Sold at: Major home improvement and hardware stores online and nationwide including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon from November 2021 through February 2026 for between $500 and $590.

Manufactured by: Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin

Country of origin: United States

Source

This recall information is sourced from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Recall date: May 14, 2026. CPSC Recall Number: 26494.

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