Black Cat™ Electric Pressure Washers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
MCM International recalled Black Cat™ pressure washers after discovering that a Chinese manufacturer installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some units without authorization. The counterfeit "WELLONG" plugs are virtually identical to genuine ones, making them difficult to distinguish without professional inspection. GFCIs are critical safety devices designed to protect users from electrical shock and electrocution. The recalled models are BC-2000 or TW-1750, identifiable by a cat sticker labeled "Black-Cat" on each side and a production date between March 2001 and July 2001 on the right-side label.
According to the recall notice, affected consumers should stop using these pressure washers and discard the product. The notice states that a remedy is no longer available.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China, who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. All of the plugs are labeled "WELLONG"; however, the pressure washers with counterfeit "WELLONG" GFCI plugs appear virtually identical to those with genuine "WELLONG" GFCIs. It will require a professional inspection to identify the counterfeit GFCIs. GFCIs are important safety devices that are intended to protect consumers against shock or electrocution.
Consumers should stop using these pressure washers and discard the product. A remedy is no longer available.
The recalled Black Cat™ pressure washers have a sticker with a cat and the words "Black-Cat" on each side of the unit. The model numbers - either BC-2000 or TW-1750 - can be found on a label on the right side of the power station. The label also reads in part, "Made in China," "High Pressure Cleaning Machines," and the "Production Date" (which should fall between March 2001 and July 2001). The GFCI plugs have a green "Reset" button and a blue "Test" button - some plugs also have a label that reads "CONNECT TO INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT ONLY." On the back of the GFCI plug near the electrical prongs are the words "WELLONG" and "Rainproof." CPSC reminds consumers that any electrical product that is used near water should contain a GFCI, in the plug or outlet. Prior to the implementation of the voluntary standard calling for the inclusion of GFCI plugs with high-pressure cleaning machines, there were several electrocution deaths and injuries. These incidents did not involve the Black Cat pressure washer.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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