STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard
Recalled 2020-01-23. Other hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 16,400Units
2020-01-23Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the spray wand supplied with STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers. The pressure washer is gray and orange with "STIHL RE 90" printed on the front. The recalled spray wand measures 15 inches long and attaches to the spray gun. Interchangeable nozzles connect to the spray wand.
- The hazard
- The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.
- Injuries
- STIHL has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching from the spray wand during use. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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