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SUGIFT Recalls Electric Pressure Washers Over Shock and Electrocution Hazards

Thirteen electric pressure washers are recalled due to missing GFCI protection and potential shock risks in an open, developing recall.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 20, 2026, 10:35 a.m. ET
On August 13, 2026, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall notice for 13 SUGIFT Electric Pressure Washers due to serious risks of injury or death from shock and electrocution. According to the notice, the recall involves SUGIFT-branded 2.8 GPM electric pressure washers in orange and black, measuring about 11.4 inches deep, 12.7 inches wide, and 25.2 inches high. The products include a touch screen, foam cannon, four quick disconnect nozzles, a 20-foot hose, and two rollers, with labeling on the front reading "High Pressure Washer". Model number LTBBHG006 does not appear on the product itself but was included in the Best Buy website listing. The firm involved is SUGIFT, INC., of Albany, New York. The reported that the units lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) and feature a short power cord that may encourage the use of an extension cord. No injuries have been reported under recall number . According to the , consumers should stop using the recalled pressure washers immediately and contact SUGIFT for a full refund. Consumers are instructed to turn off and unplug the unit completely, destroy it by cutting the power cord in half, email a photo of the destroyed product to steven@sugift.net, and then dispose of the destroyed product.

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