Generac Power Systems Inc. 2026-05-14 Tools serious CPSC
Tools · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-26494
Electric Start Pressure Washers Recall
Issued May 14, 2026 · Generac Power Systems Inc. · 1,626,053,000,282,022,100 units affected
In May 2026, Generac Power Systems Inc. recalled the Electric Start Pressure Washers, a serious tools recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using Electric Start Pressure Washers only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Generac Power Systems Inc. to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Generac Power Systems Inc.
- Category
- Tools
- Recall date
- May 14, 2026
- Units affected
- 1,626,053,000,282,022,100
- 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.
- Recall number
- CPSC-26494
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Generac Power Systems Inc. has 7 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 96 Tools recalls in our database.
- 1,626,053,000,282,022,100 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 12th Tools recall we've logged in 2026.