Ryobi has issued a recall for approximately 764,000 pressure washers in the U.S.
and 16,000 in Canada due to a fire hazard.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stated that the affected pressure washers have a faulty capacitor that can overheat and cause a fire.
The recalled models are RY142300 and RY142711VNM.
Consumers who own these pressure washers are urged to stop using them immediately and visit Ryobi's recall website for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement capacitor.
The products were sold at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet between July 2017 and June 2024, with a retail price of about $300 to $400.
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, a subsidiary of Techtronic Industries (TTI), which owns the Ryobi brand, was contacted for further comments.
This is not the first recall for TTI this year; the company also recalled Ryobi-branded mowers and hedge trimmers earlier in the year due to fire and laceration hazards, respectively.
The recall is a crucial step to ensure the safety of consumers and prevent potential injuries or property damage.
The CPSC's report provides a clear course of action for affected consumers, and the company's provision of a free repair kit shows its commitment to resolving the issue.
The recall also serves as a reminder for consumers to check for product recalls regularly to ensure the safety of the products they use at home.
and 16,000 in Canada due to a fire hazard.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stated that the affected pressure washers have a faulty capacitor that can overheat and cause a fire.
The recalled models are RY142300 and RY142711VNM.
Consumers who own these pressure washers are urged to stop using them immediately and visit Ryobi's recall website for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement capacitor.
The products were sold at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet between July 2017 and June 2024, with a retail price of about $300 to $400.
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, a subsidiary of Techtronic Industries (TTI), which owns the Ryobi brand, was contacted for further comments.
This is not the first recall for TTI this year; the company also recalled Ryobi-branded mowers and hedge trimmers earlier in the year due to fire and laceration hazards, respectively.
The recall is a crucial step to ensure the safety of consumers and prevent potential injuries or property damage.
The CPSC's report provides a clear course of action for affected consumers, and the company's provision of a free repair kit shows its commitment to resolving the issue.
The recall also serves as a reminder for consumers to check for product recalls regularly to ensure the safety of the products they use at home.
