Warning! 780,000 Ryobi Pressure Washers recalled due to risk of explosions
On August 28, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 78,000 TTI Outdoor Power Equipment RYOBI Pressure Washers due to “Projectile Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury.” Basically, these very popular units can explode when the internal capacitors overheat.
Thus far, the manufacturer (TTI Outdoor Power Equipment) has received 135 reports of capacitors overheating, including 41 reports of explosions, resulting in 32 injuries and/or fractures to the fingers, hands, face, and eyes.
About 764,000 of these units were sold in the U.S. with an additional16,000, approximately, having been sold in Canada.
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Here’s What You Need to Know
Name of Product: RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers
Hazard: The pressure washer’s capacitor can overheat and burst, causing parts to be forcefully ejected, posing a risk of serious injury from impact to the user or bystanders.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and visit https://www.ryobitools.com/recall to determine if their pressure washer is included in the recall and to receive a free repair kit, including shipping and installation instructions. The repair kit consists of a replacement capacitor. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required.
Description: This recall involves Ryobi brushless electric pressure washers, models RY142300 and RY142711VNM. The recalled pressure washers are green and have a spray nozzle, a detergent tank with a blue cap and storage for accessories. Ryobi is printed on the
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Model Number / Name: RY142300 – Electric 2300 PSI Pressure Washer
Serial # Range:
- EU17121D010001 through EU20256N180999
- LT20211D140001 through LT21166D090999
- RG22154D090001 through RG23182N140999 EU17121D010001 through EU20256N180999
- LT20211D140001 through LT21166D090999
- RG22154D090001 through RG23182N140999
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Model Number / Name: RY142711VNM – Electric 2700 PSI Pressure Washer
Serial # Range:
- T21411D090001 through LT21425D090999
- RG21411D010001 through RG23182N140999 LT21411D090001 through LT21425D090999
- RG21411D010001 through RG23182N140999
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Sold At: Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide, and online at homedepot.com and directtoolsoutlet.com from July 2017 through June 2024 for between approximately $300 and $400.
- Manufacturer(s): TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. (TTIOPE), of Anderson, South Carolina
- Manufactured In: Vietnam and China
- Recall number: 25-452
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
Consumer Contact: TTI Outdoor Power Equipment toll-free at 800-597-9624 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at
https://www.ryobitools.com/recall or https://www.ryobitools.com/
and click on “Important Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.
For more on this very serious recall, see the video accompanying this article.
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(Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission)
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