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5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Sep 10, 2025. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Nov 4, 2026.

  • 5reports to CPSC
  • Sep 10, 2025the latest report was made
  • Apr 11, 2013the earliest
  • 3with the company’s comments
Brand
Generac
Maker
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
SprayersCPSC’s product type: Sprayers, Not Elsewhere Classified (code 888), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Tools & Hardware
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Generac 2800PSI, gas powered power washer”

By month

1 report from October 2024 to September 2025; the most in September 2025, 1. 4 earlier reports, since April 2013, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
September 20251
August 20241
October 20181
June 20181
April 20131

How badly anyone was hurt

  • First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Sep 10, 2025, sent to the company Dec 19, 2025, published by CPSC Jan 8, 2026

    The product, in the report: Pressure washer

    Caller stated that the pressure washer came on by itself and there is a recall that described the same issue which he experienced. He contacted the company and they informed him that they had resolved all the issues with the units. Caller feels that this pressure washer is unsafe and should be recalled.

    Model
    g0088941
    Serial number
    3012030132
    Where
    Wichita, Kansas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Generac, made or sold by GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. First aid

    Made Aug 25, 2024, sent to the company Aug 28, 2024, published by CPSC Sep 12, 2024

    The product, in the report: Generac 2900 PSI Speedwash pressure washer.

    I burned my hand on the poorly colored and located exhaust housing on a Generac Speedwash 2900 pressure washer.

    Model
    Speedwash 2900 psi
    Where
    Washington, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 78, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Generac, made or sold by GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  3. No one hurt

    Made Oct 22, 2018, sent to the company Nov 30, 2018, published by CPSC Dec 17, 2018

    The product, in the report: Generac Power Washer model 01441-0 serial number 7319544 it is a gas powered pressure washer.

    I have a Generac Power washer that has a cracked fuel tank. Gas is leaking everytwhere when the tank is full. If I don’t fill it then if it is moved around there is fuel leaking. There appears to have been a recall but when I contact Generac they tell me it is Briggs & Stratton that needs to honor the recall. Everything I see in the recall says to call Generac. I need help getting this company to stand behind their product.

    Model
    01441-0
    Serial number
    7319544
    Where
    Canton, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Generac, made or sold by GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Jun 11, 2018, sent to the company Aug 30, 2018, published by CPSC Sep 14, 2018

    The product, in the report: Generac 2800PSI gas powered power washer Model#G0069220 Serial #3000756600

    I purchased the Generac 2800PSI power washer from [REDACTED] warehouse store in November, 2016.

    It has been used to clean my outside deck(approx.10’X40’) twice since I purchased it. The length of time I used it is approx 8-10 hours.

    I cranked it up on or about May 15, 2018 to wash my deck. After about 2 hours the spray started to weaken. I turned it off to check things out and the first thing I checked was for adequate oil in the crankcase. Upon loosening the filler plug to the crankcase, oil started to gush out so I screwed the plug down so I wouldn’t get any more oil on my deck.

    I got a frying pan and put it under the unit and unplugged the oil filler plug. More than one cup of fluid gushed out and into the pan. It had a strong odor of gas and oil. To confirm there was gas in the oil I took a candle lighter and put the flame to the frying pan. The oil/gas mixture flamed confirming there was gas in the oil.

    I called both the manufacturer and the warranty company to report the problem. I was told to take it to Wainwright Lawn Equipment, 10304 Cathell Road, Berlin, Md. 21811 410-641-2646.

    [REDACTED] told me the problem is, “the damn gas/ethenal mixture is the problem where it deteriorates the gaskets in the fuel system allowing the gas to leak into the cylinder chamber where the gas will leak past the piston rings into the crankcase.

    He in essence could not fix it because of the gas but he did “test troubleshoot, cleaned fuel system, cleaned carberator and changed oil” as written on the work order presented to me when I picked it up.

    Without any definitive repair or correction I now have a gas powered piece of equipment that I will not use for fear of an explosion resulting in possible injury to myself and others or fire damage to my property.

    Contacting the factory their attitude seemed to focus on, “this problem has not been reported by others”, to, “take it to an authorized dealer to have it checked out”. NOTE: I did take it to an authorized dealer.

    It is my opinion that some day, someone is going to be hurt by this piece of equipment.

    Final note: I have a gas powered snow blower, leaf blower, trimmer and lawn mower and this issue of the gas eating away at the gaskets is/has not been a problem with any of this other equipment, ever!!

    Regards,

    [REDACTED]

    Model
    Model# G0069220
    UPC
    1603G65904610
    Serial number
    3000756600
    Bought from
    BJ’s warehouse club, Delaware
    Bought
    Nov 15, 2016, about then
    Where
    Berlin, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Generac 2800PSI, gas powered power washer, made or sold by GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Apr 11, 2013, sent to the company Apr 19, 2013, published by CPSC May 3, 2013

    The product, in the report: Generac Power Washer Model G23. Generac Quantum XLT Clean Power 60 The label on the cart describes the following: Model number 01674. Type 4600CP Serial 1007603082 Engine # 12H802-1714-D1 01092758 Briggs and Stratton Engine

    I have a Generac Power Washer Model G23.

    The label on the cart describes the following:

    Model number 01674. Type 4600CP Serial 1007603082 Engin # 12H802-1714-D1 01092758

    It is a Generac Quantum XLT Clean Power 60

    It has a leaking gas tank that has been leaking at the seam of the tank for years. I can only fill it 1/3 of the way--otherwise it leaks.

    I have been dealing with it for a long time.... It otherwise works fine. Recently my son was using it without me and he filled it to the top.... It leaked gas all over the hot tank causing “steam” like vapors and a large amount of gas on the garage floor. I decided to stop using it. When I was shopping for a new one--I mentioned my problem to a sales rep at the Lowes store and he said that several Generac Power washers had a recall for this problem. I called Generac---they said it was not their product---that it was manufactured by Briggs and Stratton--under their Name. They told me to call Briggs and Stratton and gave me their number. I called Briggs and Straton and got no where. They said it was not their problem and they did not have a recall on this power washer....My leak is identical to the description of the leak on the recalled power washers.... it is at a seam on a plastic gas tank.

    Do you know if this model was/is covered by the recall?

    Can you help me obtain a replacement Gas Tank. I will install it myself. I would hate to send this to a land fill when the motor and pump work fine. This seems to be a known problem and health hazard.

    Model
    Generac Power Washer Model G23
    Serial number
    1007603082
    Bought from
    unknown, Maryland
    Bought
    Apr 1, 2003, about then
    Where
    Columbia, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Generac, made or sold by GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

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Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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