Steelite Pressure Washers Recall Expanded to Include Additional Units
CPSC expands recall of Steelite Electric Pressure Washers due to shock and electrocution hazards; consumers urged to stop use and contact Longer 3D for refund.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 3:33 p.m. ET
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Sep 3, 2026, 3:53 p.m. ET
CPSC Reports Injuries in Steelite Pressure Washer Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported injuries in connection with the recall of Steelite Electric Pressure Washers, according to a recall notice dated August 27, 2026. The notice states that injuries have been reported, though it does not specify the number or nature of the injuries.
The recall, initiated on August 27, 2026, involves about 128 Steelite-branded electric pressure washers, model “AZ6041VC,” sold on Amazon by Longer 3D. The CPSC says the pressure washers lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) and an adequate-length power cord, posing a risk of serious injury or death from shock and electrocution hazards. No injuries were reported at the time of the initial recall announcement.
Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure washers immediately and contact Longer 3D for a full refund. They will be asked to destroy the power washer by cutting the unplugged power cord in half and send a photo to 2991426091@qq.com, then dispose of the product.
Sep 3, 2026, 3:33 p.m. ETFirst report
Steelite Electric Pressure Washers Recalled Over Shock and Electrocution Hazards
On August 27, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Steelite Electric Pressure Washers, model AZ6041VC, due to a risk of serious injury or death from shock and electrocution. The recalled pressure washers lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) and an adequate-length power cord, according to the CPSC recall notice. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled pressure washers are red and black, measure about 30 inches high, 10 inches wide, and 12 inches deep, and have a 2.5 gpm rating. They include a foam cannon, four quick connect nozzles, and a 20-foot hose. The model number is printed on a label on the back. About 128 units were sold on Amazon by Longer 3D.
Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure washers immediately and contact Longer 3D for a full refund. They will be asked to destroy the power washer by cutting the unplugged power cord in half and send a photo of the destroyed unit to 2991426091@qq.com, then dispose of the product. The recall number is 26723.
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