The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall on September 17, 2026, covering 329 LANCHEZ electric pressure washers. The recalled machines lack an integral ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, and have a power cord that CPSC describes as inadequate in length.
CPSC says the short cord may encourage use of an extension cord. In the wet operating environment of a pressure washer, the missing protective device and cord configuration create serious shock and electrocution hazards. Consumers are instructed to stop using affected units and contact LANCHEZ for a refund.
Which pressure washer is included?
The recall covers LANCHEZ model KLC-BULL135C. CPSC describes the recalled 3.2 GPM machines as blue-and-black or red-and-black units measuring about 12.2 inches deep, 16.9 inches wide and 16.5 inches high.
The package included a 500 ml soap tank, four quick-disconnect nozzles and a 23-foot hose. Only units without an integral GFCI or an adequate-length power cord are included. The brand name appears on the front, while the model number is located on a label near the handle.
The products were sold online through Amazon, Walmart and Temu from February through June 2026 for between $88 and $266. Ningbo Lanchez E-Commerce Co., Ltd. of China is identified as the importer, and the products were manufactured in China.
Why an integral GFCI matters
A GFCI monitors the current flowing out to equipment and returning from it. When it detects an imbalance consistent with current leaking through an unintended path, it disconnects the circuit quickly. This protection is especially important around water, wet surfaces and handheld outdoor equipment.
The absence of an integral device means the product itself does not provide the protection identified in the recall. A nearby receptacle may or may not have functioning GFCI protection, and users cannot safely assume that an extension cord or adaptor supplies an equivalent safeguard.
CPSC also points to the inadequate power-cord length. Extension-cord connections can add exposure to moisture, mechanical damage and incorrect cord selection. The recall does not report a particular extension-cord incident, but it identifies the configuration as part of the serious shock and electrocution hazard.
Incidents and recall remedy
CPSC is aware of one report of a missing GFCI. No injuries were reported when the recall was published. The official remedy is a full refund.
Consumers should stop using the recalled machines and contact LANCHEZ. According to CPSC, claimants will be asked to unplug the pressure washer, cut the power cord in half and submit a photograph showing the destroyed product and model number before disposal.
The destruction step should only be performed after the machine is completely unplugged and kept away from water. Owners should follow the official recall instructions rather than opening the housing, attempting to add a protective device or modifying the power lead.
Checks for importers, marketplaces and buyers
- Verify the exact model: match KLC-BULL135C and the label position rather than relying only on colour or listing photographs.
- Confirm integral protection: record the protective device type, location and relevant test evidence for every market configuration.
- Review the complete cord set: verify plug, cord length, strain relief, current rating and intended outdoor use as one system.
- Control marketplace variants: ensure that listing changes do not substitute a different plug or power-cord assembly under the same model page.
- Retain traceability: link purchase orders, production lots and marketplace SKUs to the hardware actually shipped.
- Check user instructions: confirm that water exposure, supply protection and extension-cord limitations are addressed clearly.
- Quarantine uncertain stock: hold units that cannot be matched to verified protective-device and cord documentation.
What manufacturers should learn from the recall
Electrical protection must be assessed at the finished-product level. A compliant motor, pump or cable component does not establish that the complete pressure washer has the correct shock-protection system for its intended use.
Manufacturers and private-label buyers should control bills of material for each plug and cord variant, including the GFCI assembly. Incoming inspection should verify that the device is physically present, while production testing and technical files should demonstrate the required function.
Power-cord length is also a design and risk-assessment input. If normal use predictably requires an extension cord, the supplied configuration, instructions and foreseeable wet-location connections require closer review before release.
Takeaway
The LANCHEZ recall shows that electrical safety is not limited to the appliance enclosure. For equipment used with water, the plug, integral GFCI, power-cord length and foreseeable connection method form one protection system. Importers and marketplaces should verify that complete configuration before products reach consumers.