Fingerhut is recalling about 1,900 Master Craft Pressure Washers. The motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Fingerhut has received four reports of smoke coming from the unit, including one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Master Craft pressure washers with model number ABW-3100G. The model number is located on a label under the handle. The pressure washer has a yellow housing and the name, Master Craft printed on the side.
The pressure washers were shold exclusively through Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from July 2007 through March 2008 for about $100. They were made in China.
Consumers should stop using the pressure washers immediately, unplug them and return the pressure washer to Fingerhut for a refund or replacement product. A pre-paid shipping label will be provided to consumers. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers of the pressure washers.
For additional information, contact Fingerhut Direct Marketing at (866) 931-5417 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.fingerhut.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
