Recall notice

United States · CPSC May 14, 2026

Electric Start Pressure Washers

This notice is for Electric Start Pressure Washers from Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin. Review the photos and listed product details before using, keeping, selling, or giving it away.

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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.
Label, model, UPC, lot, RN, or date details
  • model number G0089111
  • model number DPW3109DEN
  • model number and
  • Model G0089111
  • Model G0088941
  • Model G00088951
  • Model DPW3109DEN
  • "Pressure Washers"
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  • Recalled Generac Model G0089111
  • Recalled Generac Model G0088941
  • Recalled Generac Model G00088951
  • Recalled DR Power Model DPW3109DEN

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Consumer contact
  • Website: www.generac.com
  • Website: https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/pressure-washer
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 in
  • United States
Incidents reported
  • The firm has received six reports of the pressure washers self-starting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

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Source: United States · CPSC

Recall number: 26-494

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Official source fields
Source United States · CPSC
Recall date May 14, 2026
Product name Electric Start Pressure Washers
Brand / company Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Hazard / issue 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 / action
  • 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.
Units About 16,260 (Generac Power Systems previously recalled 53,000 units on April 28, 2022) (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)
Recall number / record ID 26-494

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