Reported Aug 28, 2025
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Recalls RYOBI Pressure Washers Due to Projectile Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. (TTIOPE) of Anderson, South Carolina
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: TTI Outdoor Power Equipment toll-free at 800-597-9624 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.ryobitools.com/recall or https://www.ryobitools.com/ and click on "Important Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers
- Amount recalled
- About 764,000 (In addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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 for between approximately $300 and $400..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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