TTI Outdoor Power Equipment is recalling about 764,000 power washers in the United States and about 16,000 in Canada.
The capacitor can overheat and burst, causing ejecting parts that pose a serious injury risk to the user or bystanders.
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.
The pressure washers were 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. The cost was between $300 and $400.
The recall involves the following pressure washers:
| 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 |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers, the company and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advise.
To determine if their pressure washer is included in the recall and to receive a free repair kit, including shipping and installation instructions, consumers need to visit https://www.ryobitools.com/recall. The repair kit is a replacement capacitor. Proof of purchase isn’t required.
For more information, call TTI Outdoor Power Equipment at 800-597-9624 or visit https://www.ryobitools.com/recall.
For details on other recalls, see www.recalls.gov.
