July
15, 2004
Name
of Product: Turbo
Tiger Power Washer
Units:
1,000
Importer:
Tristar
Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Manufacturer:
Zhejiang
Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard:
These
electric pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit comes
into contact with water.
Description: The recalled electric
pressure washers are yellow with a black three-prong power cord. A label on the
front reads “Turbo Tiger Power Washer.”
Sold
by: Tristar
Products Inc. through direct-response television commercials shown nationwide,
as well as on Tristar’s Web site www.tvinventions.com. They were sold between
June 2002 and June 2003 for about $190, including shipping and handling. Turbo
Tiger units sold through The Home Shopping Network or other sources that
already have a GFCI at the end of the power cord are not included in this
recall.
Remedy:
Consumers
should stop using the electric pressure washers immediately. Tristar will send
consumers a portable GFCI that can be attached to the end of the power cord,
which will provide consumers with shock protection. If you purchased your
pressure washer from a pre- recorded television commercial or
www.tvinventions.com and you have not received the portable GFCI, please
contact Tristar to receive a GFCI.
Consumer Contact: Call Tristar at (800) 649-2297 between 8:30 am and 8:00pm ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at help@productsontv.tv