Overview
- Recall covers models RY142300 and RY142711VNM sold from July 2017 through June 2024.
- About 764,000 units were sold in the U.S. and 16,000 in Canada through retailers such as Home Depot and online for roughly $300 to $400.
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission cites 41 explosions among 135 incident reports, resulting in injuries to hands, fingers, faces, and eyes.
- No incidents have been reported in Canada to date according to the coverage.
- Ryobi parent Techtronic Industries is offering a free replacement‑capacitor repair kit, and owners are instructed to stop using affected units and request the kit via the company website.