TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Recalls RYOBI Pressure Washers Due to Projectile Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-08-28). Hazards: burn, explosion, impact injury, injury. Models: RY142300, RY142711VNM. About 764,000 units in the US and 16,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25452 |
| Published | 2025-08-28 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-29 |
| Products | RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers |
| Firm named in the title | TTI Outdoor Power Equipment |
| Firms | TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. (TTIOPE), of Anderson, South Carolina (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Vietnam |
| Units (US) | 764,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 16,000 |
| Model numbers | RY142300, RY142711VNM |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion, impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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 approximately $300 and $400. |
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: Model Number / Name Serial Number Range RY142300 - Electric 2300 PSI Pressure Washer EU17121D010001 through EU20256N180999 LT20211D140001 through LT21166D090999 RG22154D090001 through RG23182N140999 RY142711VNM - Electric 2700 PSI Pressure Washer LT21411D090001 through LT21425D090999 RG21411D010001 through RG23182N140999
Hazard
The pressure washer's 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and visit https://www.ryobitools.com/recall 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.
Incidents and injuries
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment has received 135 reports of capacitors overheating, including 41 reports of explosions, resulting in 32 injuries and/or fractures to the fingers, hands, face, and eyes.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Certain RYOBI 2300 PSI 1.2GPM and 2700 PSI 1.1GPM Electric Pressure Washers recalled due to potential impact hazard (Health Canada)
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