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Two safety recalls just dropped, and there’s a good chance one of these is sitting in your garage right now.
I don’t usually interrupt the regular review schedule for this, but two recalls came through the CPSC this week that are serious enough to flag immediately: a fire hazard on a popular jump starter/power bank, and a shock hazard on an electric pressure washer sold on Amazon, Walmart, and Temu. Here’s exactly what was recalled, why it matters, and what to do if you own either one.
What Was Recalled
Hererod PW40 / EW40 Jump Starters & Power Banks
The CPSC issued an urgent stop-use warning for the Hererod PW40 and EW40 jump starters and power banks. There have been 16 reported fires so far, with a real risk of serious injury or death. This isn’t a “monitor it” recall — the CPSC’s language is stop-use, meaning don’t plug it in, don’t charge it, don’t use it again.
LANCHEZ KLC-BULL135C Electric Pressure Washer
Separately, LANCHEZ KLC-BULL135C electric pressure washers — sold on Amazon, Walmart, and Temu — were recalled because they’re missing ground fault protection. That means a genuine shock and electrocution hazard, especially given these units are designed to be used outdoors with a hose and a power cord in hand.
What to Do If You Own One
Hererod PW40/EW40:
- Stop using it immediately — don’t charge it, don’t plug it in.
- Don’t throw it in regular household trash. Lithium-ion batteries need to go to hazardous waste disposal.
LANCHEZ KLC-BULL135C:
- Unplug it and cut the power cord so it can’t accidentally be used again.
- Photograph the destroyed unit.
- Email service@lanchezpumps.com with the photo to request your refund.
What I’m Using Instead
If you need to replace either of these, here’s what’s currently in my own garage:
👉 Jump Starter — VTOMAN X5 (3500A, built-in 160PSI tire inflator, Type-C fast charge)
👉 Pressure Washer — IMDOT 2026 New 5000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer
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Official Recall Notices
Recalls like this sit on shelves for months before anyone notices — take a minute to actually check your garage. If this helped, drop a comment letting me know, and subscribe for more honest, dad-approved gear coverage.
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