RYOBI has issued a major recall for two popular products sold nationwide and in Canada.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, the popular power tools manufacturer is recalling two pressure washers, the RYOBI 2300 PSI and 2700 PSI Electric Pressure Washers with the following Model numbers and Serial Numbers, which can be found on the data plate located on the side of the motor housing.
These are the recalled products
Model: RY142300
Name: 2300 PSI Electric Pressure Washer
Serial Number Range:
EU17121D010001 – EU20256N180999
LT20211D140001- LT21166D090999
RG22154D090001 – RG23182N140999
Model: RY142711VNM
Name: 2700 PSI Electric Pressure Washer
Serial Number Range:
LT21411D090001 – LT21425D090999
RG21411D010001 – RG23182N140999
The products look like this
Why were they recalled?
The recall is to “address the projectile hazard and risk of serious injury from impact to the user or bystanders where the pressure washers’ capacitor can overheat and burst, causing parts to be forcefully ejected.”
According to RYOBI, 764,000 units were sold in the U.S., and about 16,000 were sold in Canada.
Before the recall, 135 reports of capacitors overheating, including 41 reports of explosions, were filed in the U.S. The 41 reported explosions resulted in 32 injuries and/or fractures to the fingers, hands, face, and eyes.
Immediately stop using the products
While no injuries have been reported in Canada as of Aug. 20, Health Canada implores consumers to “immediately stop using the recalled products.”
Consumers should visit RYOBI’s recall site 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.
The recalled items, manufactured in Vietnam and China, were sold at The Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide, and online from July 2017 through June 2024 for between approximately $300 and $400.
