Nearly 780,000 Ryobi pressure washers recalled after explosions and injuries

A big recall has prompted thousands of homes in the U.S. and Canada to check their outdoor tools. Major stores are pulling almost 780,000 Ryobi electric pressure washers off the market. Dozens of explosions and injuries linked to parts that got too hot led to the recall.

Regulators say the problem is very dangerous, and customers are being told to stop using the affected models right away, as per a report by Fox Business.

Why are they recalling the Ryobi pressure washers?

Due to a dangerous flaw, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a huge recall of almost 780,000 Ryobi electric pressure washers. The problem is with the unit's capacitor, which can get too hot and break. When this happens, parts can be thrown out with a lot of force, which could hurt people who are using it or standing nearby.


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About 764,000 of the recalled units were sold in the US and 16,000 in Canada. From July 2017 to June 2024, you could buy these pressure washers at Home Depot, Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores, and online stores all over the country, as per a report by Fox Business.

What is the number of injuries that have been reported so far?

The problem is very big. TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, which makes Ryobi products, has gotten 135 reports of capacitors getting too hot. Of these, 41 were confirmed explosions. There have been at least 32 injuries, such as broken fingers, hands, faces, and eyes.

The accidents that have been reported show how dangerous the defect can be when the equipment is being used. Regulators are stressing how important it is to stop using it until repairs are made, as per a report by Fox Business.

What should people do if they own a model that is affected?

People who have the recalled Ryobi pressure washers are being told to stop using them right away. It is easy to tell which models are affected: RY142300 and RY142711VNM. They are green and have a spray nozzle, a detergent tank, a blue cap, and built-in storage for accessories. Each unit has the word "Ryobi" written in big letters on the front, as per a report by Fox Business.

Customers can go to Ryobi's official recall page to see if their pressure washer is affected. If it is, they will get a free kit to fix it. This kit comes with a new capacitor, shipping, and step-by-step instructions for putting it all together.

Details about the recall

The pressure washers that were recalled cost between $300 and $400 when they were first sold. You could only buy them at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores, or online at homedepot.com and directtoolsoutlet.com, as per a report by Fox Business.

The manufacturer and the regulators want to stop more injuries and make sure that customers can safely keep using their equipment after it has been fixed by issuing this recall.

FAQs

What models of Ryobi pressure washers have been recalled?
Models RY142300 and RY142711VNM were sold from July 2017 to June 2024.

What should people do if they have one?
Please discontinue use and visit Ryobi's recall page to obtain a complimentary repair kit.