FDA Alerts
Lanchez Pressure Washers Recalled Over Shock, Electrocution Risk
WASHINGTON Lanchez pressure washers are being recalled because they may pose serious shock and electrocution hazards, according to a notice announced Sept.…
By Country Herald Consumer Safety Desk · 2026-09-17T14:05:05.313Z
WASHINGTON Lanchez pressure washers are being recalled because they may pose serious shock and electrocution hazards, according to a notice announced Sept. 17, 2026. Consumers who have one of the affected washers should stop using it immediately.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled pressure washers do not have an integral ground fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, and do not have a power cord of adequate length. Those design issues may encourage consumers to use an extension cord, increasing the risk of electric shock or electrocution.
The notice did not identify the recalling firm, retailers, sales locations, affected model numbers or the number of products involved. It also did not provide reports of injuries, deaths or specific incidents connected with the washers.
A GFCI is designed to shut off electrical power when it detects a ground fault, helping protect users from dangerous current. The absence of that protection, combined with possible extension cord use around water, can create a serious hazard during pressure washing activities.
Consumers should not continue operating the recalled product or attempt to address the hazard by using a different extension cord. The recommended remedy is to contact the manufacturer for a refund or replacement. Because identifying product details were not included in the available notice, consumers should use the official recall information for additional instructions and updates.
The CPSC classified the recall as unclassified. Consumers seeking more information should review the agency’s official notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/LANCHEZ Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution Hazards.
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