Over 764,000 pressure washers recalled, potential to explode

 Ryobi announced a recall of over 764,000 brushless electric pressure washers Wednesday.

The pressure washers pose a "risk of serious injury" the company stated in the recall, as the capacitor can overheat and burst. These explosions can forcefully eject parts of the pressure washers and injure the user as well as bystanders. Ryobi has received 41 reports of explosions, 32 of which injured the user according to the recall report.

Pressure washer models RY142300 and RY142711VNM are included in the recall—the units are green with a spray nozzle and a blue-capped detergent tank with Ryobi printed on the front.

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

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the pressure washers and visit Ryobi's website to receive a free repair kit with a replacement capacitor and installation instructions.

The recalled pressure washers were sold at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide and online from July 2017 through June 2024.