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Ryobi Recalls About 780,000 Pressure Washers in U.S. and Canada Over Explosion Risk

Officials traced the hazard to overheating capacitors after 135 incidents, including 32 injuries.

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.