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# Generac Power Systems Expands Recall of Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Risk of Serious I... — CPSC recall 26494

Published notice; closure not supplied

The CPSC record supplies a notice and remedy, not a current closure determination.

Source date May 14, 2026. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.

Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/).

## What the record says

- **Product**: This recall involves certain Generac brand electric start pressure washers with model number G0089111, G0088941, G0088951 and DR Power brand electric start pressure washer with model number DPW3109DEN. The pressure washers have an electric start/stop button for the unit's gasoline-powered engines, as well as a rechargeable battery used to power the button. Model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the product's frame. Consumers can check specific unit type, model number and serial number location information at https://www.generac.com/support/product-info-user-manuals by clicking on "Pressure Washers" at the bottom of the page.
- **Reason**: 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.
- **Classification**: Not supplied
- **Recalling firm**: Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
- **Quantity**: About 16,260 (Generac Power Systems previously recalled 53,000 units on April 28, 2022) (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)
- **Agency-reported status**: Published recall notice
- **Source record identifier**: 26494

[Open the official record](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Generac-Power-Systems-Expands-Recall-of-Generac-and-DR-Power-Electric-Start-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard-Includes-Additional-Models)

## Lot and product identifiers

| Label field | Details supplied by the agency |
| --- | --- |
| Lot, code or applicability | Read the product description and official photos for model and lot identifiers. |

Match all identifying details in the current notice. A brand name alone is not enough.

## Distribution

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## Dates in the source

- **Last publish date**: May 15, 2026

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## What to do next

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.

[Read the current instructions](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Generac-Power-Systems-Expands-Recall-of-Generac-and-DR-Power-Electric-Start-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard-Includes-Additional-Models)

### Contact in the notice

Generac Power Systems toll-free at 800-396-9047 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.generac.com and click on "Important Recall Information" at the bottom of the page or go to https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/pressure-washer for more information.

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