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Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers

Electric start pressure washers can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Summary by Recall Canary from the CPSC notice

What happened

Generac Power Systems Inc. is recalling Generac and DR Power electric start pressure washers due to a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning. The electronic start/stop button can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the unit is in a confined space.

The firm has received six reports of the pressure washers self-starting, with no injuries or property damage reported. This recall includes additional models beyond the 53,000 units previously recalled on April 28, 2022, and involves about 16,260 units in the United States and about 120 in Canada.

The recalled pressure washers were 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. The recall covers certain Generac brand electric start pressure washers and a DR Power brand electric start pressure washer.

The pressure washers have an electric start/stop button for the gasoline-powered engines and a rechargeable battery used to power the button. Model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the product's frame.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer and contact Generac to arrange for a free repair at the dealer's location. The pressure washer can still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option to start the unit.

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What to do

If yours is listed below:

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer.
  2. Contact Generac to arrange for a free repair at your dealer's location.
  3. The pressure washer can still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option to start the unit.

What you get Repair

Call Generac Power Systems 800-396-9047

Full text from CPSC

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.

Is yours affected?

Compare these details with your product, then check the CPSC notice for which ones are recalled.

  1. Generac brand electric start pressure washers

    Model number
    • G0089111
    • G0088941
    • G0088951

  2. DR Power brand electric start pressure washer

    Model number
    • DPW3109DEN

Product description from CPSC

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.

Recall details

Recalled
Sold in

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.

Company
Generac Power Systems Inc.
Hazard
Carbon monoxide hazard
Recall number
26-494
Units affected
About 16,260 (Generac Power Systems previously recalled 53,000 units on April 28, 2022) (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)
Reported incidents
The firm has received six reports of the pressure washers self-starting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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.
Made in
United States

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Timeline

  1. Announced by CPSC · Listed on Recall Canary

  2. Summary updated

Other regulator

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (opens in a new tab)