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Workbless Expands Recall of Electric Pressure Washers Over Shock and Electrocution Hazards

CPSC recall notice adds models and units; consumers urged to stop use and contact Workbless for a full refund.

3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 20, 2026, 7:21 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 20, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission () expanded its recall of Workbless Electric Pressure Washers on August 20, 2026, due to risks of serious injury or death from shock and electrocution. The recalled units lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) and an adequate-length power cord, according to the recall notice. The recall now covers Workbless models WB0301 and WB0302. Model WB0301 is green and black, about 27.24 inches high, 10.83 inches wide, and 8.39 inches deep, with "WORKBLESS", "WB0301" and "ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER" printed on a label on the back. Model WB0302 is also green and black, about 29.57 inches high, 14.69 inches wide, and 10.94 inches deep, with "WORKBLESS", "WB0302" and "HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER" printed on a label on the back. Both models came with four quick connect nozzles and a foam cannon. About 2,200 units were sold in the U.S. and about 657 in Canada, according to the . No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure washers immediately and contact Workbless for a full refund. They will be asked to destroy the pressure washer by cutting the unplugged power cord in half and send a photo of the destroyed unit to service@workbless.net, then dispose of the product. The recall number is . The database records no other enforcement action by this firm.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 20, 2026, 7:22 p.m. ET

    CPSC Reports Injuries in Workbless Pressure Washer Recall

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported injuries in connection with the recall of Workbless Electric Pressure Washers, models WB0301, Model WB0301, Model WB0302, and models came. The agency's recall notice, dated August 20, 2026, states that injuries have been reported, though it does not specify the number or nature of the injuries.

    The recall was initiated because the pressure washers lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) and an adequate-length power cord, posing risks of injury or death from shock and electrocution. The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the recalled pressure washers immediately and contact Workbless for a full refund. Consumers are instructed to cut the unplugged power cord in half, send a photo to service@workbless.net, and dispose of the product.

    The recall covers about 2,200 units in the U.S. and about 657 in Canada. The firm, Guangzhou Ao Lian Ya Wang Luo Ke Ji You Xian Gong Si, dba Workbless, of China, has no other enforcement actions in the CPSC database.

  2. Aug 20, 2026, 7:21 p.m. ETFirst report

    Workbless Electric Pressure Washers Recalled Over Shock and Electrocution Hazards

    On August 20, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Workbless Electric Pressure Washers, models WB0301, WB0302, and models came, due to a risk of serious injury or death from shock and electrocution hazards. The recalled pressure washers lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) and an adequate-length power cord, according to the CPSC recall notice.

    The recall involves about 2,200 units in the U.S. and about 657 in Canada. The pressure washers are green and black, with model WB0301 measuring about 27.24 inches high, 10.83 inches wide, and 8.39 inches deep, and model WB0302 measuring about 29.57 inches high, 14.69 inches wide, and 10.94 inches deep. Both models have labels on the back with the brand name, model number, and description. No injuries have been reported.

    Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure washers immediately and contact Workbless for a full refund. They will be asked to destroy the product by cutting the unplugged power cord in half and sending a photo to service@workbless.net, then dispose of the destroyed product. The recall notice is available at the CPSC website. The CPSC database records no other enforcement action by this firm.

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