Ryobi and TTI Recall 780,000 Pressure Washers Due to Explosion and Injury Risk
780,000 pressure washers, including Ryobi-branded, are recalled in the U.S. and Canada. Overheating capacitors pose explosion and projectile hazards, causing 32 injuries.
Overview
TTI and Ryobi have recalled 780,000 pressure washers, including Ryobi-branded models, in the U.S. and Canada due to significant explosion and projectile hazards.
The recall stems from 135 reports of capacitors overheating, leading to 41 explosions and 32 reported injuries, including fractures to hands, faces, and eyes.
These hazardous pressure washers were sold at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet between July 2017 and June 2024.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued the recall notice, citing risks of impact injuries and fire from the defective units.
Consumers are strongly advised to immediately cease using the recalled pressure washers to prevent further explosions and potential severe impact injuries.
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FAQ
The recall includes Ryobi electric pressure washer models RY142300 and RY142711VNM with specific serial number ranges as listed on the product data plate.
The pressure washers have capacitors that can overheat and burst, causing parts to be explosively ejected, which poses a risk of serious impact injuries and fires.
There have been 135 reports of overheating capacitors, including 41 explosions, resulting in 32 reported injuries such as fractures and damage to fingers, hands, face, and eyes.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact Ryobi or visit their recall website to obtain a free repair kit for capacitor replacement, with no proof of purchase required.
Approximately 764,000 units were sold in the U.S. and 16,000 in Canada between July 2017 and June 2024, mainly at Home Depot stores, Direct Tools Factory Outlet, and their online platforms.
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