Generac & DR Power Pressure Washer Recall 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
Updated May 14, 2026
Certain Generac and DR Power electric start pressure washers can self-start on their own due to a malfunctioning start/stop button. If the unit starts by itself in a confined space, it can produce deadly levels of carbon monoxide.
Is the Electric Start Pressure Washers recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by CPSC on May 14, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
Generac brand electric start pressure washers with model numbers G0089111, G0088941, and G0088951, and the DR Power brand electric start pressure washer with model number DPW3109DEN. These are gasoline-powered units with an electric start/stop button and a rechargeable battery. Model and serial numbers are on a label on the product's frame.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a Generac or DR Power electric start pressure washer with one of these model numbers: G0089111, G0088941, G0088951 (Generac), or DPW3109DEN (DR Power). Check the label on the unit's frame for the model number. You can also look up your specific unit type, model number, and serial number location at https://www.generac.com/support/product-info-user-manuals by clicking "Pressure Washers" at the bottom of the page.
What to do right now
Stop using the pressure washer immediately and contact Generac to arrange a free repair at a dealer location. Call Generac toll-free at 800-396-9047, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, or visit https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/pressure-washer for details. If you need to use the unit before the repair, remove the battery and use the pull-start option instead, but never run it in a confined space.
Contact: 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.
The hazard
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.
Brands affected
- Source
- CPSC
- Category
- Household & Safety
- Recall ID
- cpsc-26494
- Recalled
- May 14, 2026
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