Two Ryobi pressure washer models have been recalled due to projectile hazard and risk of serious injury, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC provided the following in its Recall Notification, “TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Recalls RYOBI Pressure Washers Due to Projectile Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury,” issued Aug. 28, 2025.

Recall Summary:

  • Name of Product: RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers
  • Hazard: The pressure washers’ 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: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and visit here 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.

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.

Recall Details

Units: About 764,000 (In addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada and about 9,000 were sold in Mexico)

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 front of the unit. The model and following serial numbers can be found on the data plate located on the side of the motor housing:

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Source: Ryobi

Incidents/Injuries: TTI Outdoor Power Equipment has received 135 reports of capacitors overheating, including 41 reports of explosions, resulting in 32 hand, finger, face, eyes injuries and/or fractures.

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 $300 and $400.

Manufacturer: TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. (TTIOPE), of Anderson, South Carolina

Manufactured in: Vietnam and China

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