Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
December 10, 2003 Alert #04-521 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washer
Units: 38,000
Manufacturer: Shanghai Mei Hao Electric Appliance Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China
Importer: SK Enterprises, Inc., Newburgh, New York
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.
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 Web site www.qvc.com.
Media Contact: Brandon Hamm, (484) 701-8748