STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard

Recall number

20057

Title

STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard

Recall date

2020-01-23T00:00:00

Manufacturers

Made in

{"Country":"China"}

Importers

{"CompanyID":"","Name":"STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va."}

Distributors

Sold at

{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $180."}

Products

{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers","NumberOfUnits":"About 16,400","Type":""}

UPCs

Hazards

{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard."}

Remedies

{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand."}

Injuries reported

{"Name":"STIHL has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching from the spray wand during use. No injuries have been reported."}

Description

This recall involves the spray wand supplied with STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers. The pressure washer is gray and orange with "STIHL RE 90" printed on the front. The recalled spray wand measures 15 inches long and attaches to the spray gun. Interchangeable nozzles connect to the spray wand.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/STIHL-Recalls-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard

Last published

2020-01-23T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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