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Electric Pressure Washer Recall Alert: Multiple Brands Pulled for Electrocution Hazard

April 22, 2026 3 min read Updated April 29, 2026
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued recalls for multiple no-name electric pressure washer brands, all sold through Amazon, for a hazard that demands immediate action: missing ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection.

Five brands are affected: Fengrong Tool, Le Hao Tool, Agiiman, Sweetcrispy, and BAYOTAK USA. Each was found selling corded electric pressure washers without GFCI protection, which is a required safety feature for electrical tools used near water. When a GFCI is absent, a fault in the motor or wiring can send current through water or a wet surface directly to the operator.

Stop Using It Now, Here’s What to Do

If you own a pressure washer branded under any of these names, or an unbranded unit bought on Amazon for under $100 in the past couple of years, stop using it until you verify it against the recall list. CPSC’s standard protocol for this type of recall is:

  • Stop use immediately
  • Contact the manufacturer for a full refund
  • Destroy the unit by cutting the power cord
  • Photograph the destroyed unit as proof to claim your refund

Full model numbers and contact information for each brand are in the CPSC recall database at cpsc.gov/recalls. Search each brand name and “pressure washer.”

Why This Category Keeps Getting Recalled

The sub-$80 electric pressure washer market on Amazon is flooded with manufacturers that cycle through brand names to sidestep accountability. These products often pass basic electrical inspection but skip the GFCI component, a $3-$5 part that manufacturers cut to hit a price target. GFCI protection is standard on all name-brand electric pressure washers and required by code on outdoor outlets in most jurisdictions.

This isn’t a new pattern. Similar recalls have hit the same category in previous years, usually under different brand names from the same factories. Generac had its own recall last week for a fuel leak hazard, the power equipment space is having a rough spring for safety news.

Safe Options If You Need to Replace It

The cleanest fix is to go cordless. Battery-powered pressure washers run on a rechargeable pack with no cord and no outlet, there’s no GFCI needed because there’s no AC current near water. For most spring cleaning jobs (deck, siding, vehicles, patio furniture), 300-700 PSI from a cordless unit does the job without the hazard.

Our Best Cordless Pressure Washers 2026 roundup covers the full range of battery-powered options. If budget is the constraint, our Best Budget Cordless Pressure Washers Under $100 has picks that don’t cut corners on safety. For portable and spot-cleaning jobs, see our Best Handheld Cordless Pressure Washers guide.

If you specifically need a corded model for high-pressure work, stick to UL-listed units from established brands (Sun Joe, Kärcher, Greenworks) and make sure your outdoor outlet has GFCI protection, look for the test/reset button on the outlet face. If it’s not there, replace the outlet before using any corded power equipment outdoors.

Bottom Line

The few dollars saved on a no-name Amazon pressure washer aren’t worth the risk. Check your unit against the CPSC recall list. If you’re buying new, buy cordless or buy a known brand, either way you avoid the hazard entirely.

Sources: CPSC Recall Database; research via CPSC records April 2026

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