Pressure Washer Safety Campaign
RedeemRelease Date: May 14, 2026
Generac Power Systems Expands Recall of Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Hazard; Includes Additional Models
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Electric Start Pressure Washers
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.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer unless they have removed the rechargeable battery and contact Generac to arrange for a free of charge repair at your dealer’s location. The pressure washer can continue to be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option to start the unit.
Consumer 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: About 16,260 (Generac Power Systems previously recalled 53,000 units on April 28, 2022.) (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Generac brand electric start pressure washers with model numbers G0088941 (serial numbers 3010751056 through 3012693273 only), G0088951 and G0089111 and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers 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.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of the pressure washers self-starting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold at: Major home improvement and hardware stores online and nationwide including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon from November 2021 through February for between $500 and $590.
Manufacturer: Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Manufactured in: United States
Notes: Health Canada's Press release is available at:
| Material | Description | Last Serial # |
|---|---|---|
| DPW3109DEN | DR Pressure Washer PRO 3100 | All |
| G0088941 | 3125 CON GAS PW ES CARB EPA3 | 3010751056 3012693273 |
| G0088951 | 3125 CON GAS PW ES SPEEDWASH CARB EPA3 | All |
| G0089111 | 3125 GAS PW ES EPA3/CARB G32 | All |
Photos
Recalled Generac Model G0089111
Recalled Generac Model G0088941
Recalled Generac Model G00088951
Recalled DR Power Model DPW3109DEN
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