HydroTech Expandable Hose Recall Lawsuit

HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses were recalled because they can burst, posing an impact hazard and a risk of temporarily impaired hearing. Winston Products and the CPSC announced the voluntary recall on July 24, 2025. The recall covers about 3.2 million hoses made through August 31, 2024. It remains open, and the CPSC updated its notice on January 9, 2026. Stop using the hoses now. No lawsuit, class action or MDL over these hoses has been filed. Buyers from Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Home Depot or Walmart can return them there for a full refund, and other buyers can apply online.

Latest HydroTech Expandable Hose Recall Updates

January 9, 2026: CPSC Updates the Recall Notice

The CPSC updated the recall notice to help consumers identify the recalled HydroTech hoses. It shows where the date code and UPC are found [1].

July 24, 2025: Winston Products and CPSC Announce the Recall

On July 24, 2025, importer Winston Products joined the CPSC in announcing a voluntary recall of about 3.2 million HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses. The notice carries number 25-394 and offers refunds. The recall covers earlier production, up to the August 31, 2024 cutoff. Consumers were told to stop using the hoses and ask for a refund.

Which HydroTech Expandable Hoses Are Affected?

The hoses came in lengths of 25, 50, 60, 75, 100 and 200 feet in various colors. The notice lists these models, all made on or before August 31, 2024:

• 25-foot blue hose with UPC 849278089887.
• 50-foot green hose with UPC 849278089894.
• 100-foot yellow hose with UPC 849278089917.
• 60-foot gray hose in the Auto Care kit with tire glides.
• 75-foot orange hose and 200-foot red hose.

Hoses with no marking are included, as are hoses with a date code ending in -211, -212, -213, -214, -221, -222, -223, -224, -231, -232, -233, -234, -241, -242 or -243. Find the date code on the spigot end of the hose, under the black rubber washer. The UPC is on the back of the packaging below the barcode, or on a receipt.

Why Were HydroTech Expandable Hoses Recalled?

The hoses were recalled because a hose can burst. The CPSC names two risks from a burst: impact and temporarily impaired hearing. The company gives a cause, which is not a CPSC finding. USA Today quoted HydroTech’s website saying the inner liner can expand and burst if the strain relief breaks or becomes fully unthreaded [2].

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Winston Products received at least 222 reports of the hoses bursting. These resulted in at least 29 injuries, according to the CPSC notice. The injuries include one bone bruise, two sprains and five reports of temporarily impaired hearing from the sound of the hose bursting. Reports are not proof that the hose caused every injury. The NIDCD says noise-induced hearing loss can be caused by a one-time exposure to an intense impulse sound, and it can be temporary or permanent [3]. That is general guidance and does not describe these hoses.

What Should Consumers Do?

Follow these steps if you own a HydroTech 5/8-inch expandable hose:

1. Stop using the hose at once.
2. Compare your hose with the date codes and UPCs listed above.
3. If you bought it at Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Home Depot or Walmart, bring the hose to that store for a full refund.
4. If you bought it elsewhere, cut off the regulator end of the hose. Write your initials and the date on the regulator in permanent marker.
5. Photograph the cut hose, showing the date code location. Submit the photos on the online form at hydrotechproducts.com/recall for a full refund.
6. Contact Winston Products toll-free at 888-412-2396 or by email at HydrotechVoluntaryRecall@hydrotechproducts.com.
7. Report a burst hose to the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270).

Legal Options

People hurt by a burst hose can ask a lawyer whether a product liability claim fits their facts. A recall does not by itself establish liability, and no review promises eligibility or a result.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law. They vary with where you live and when the injury happened or was diagnosed. Missing one can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so ask a lawyer promptly about the time limit that applies to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Should I Keep After a HydroTech Hose Bursts?

After a HydroTech hose bursts, keep the hose and its packaging, the date code and UPC, and the receipt or order record. Also save photos of the burst hose and any injury, medical or hearing-test records, and messages with the seller.

Can a Burst HydroTech Hose Damage My Hearing?

A burst HydroTech hose can affect hearing, since the CPSC reported five cases of temporarily impaired hearing. The NIDCD says temporary hearing loss may disappear 16 to 48 hours later, though long-term damage is possible, and a hearing test is advised.

How Do I Get a Refund for a Recalled HydroTech Hose?

To get a refund for a recalled HydroTech hose, contact Winston Products from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. You can also send an email or use the online form at hydrotechproducts.com/recall to start a refund.

Where Were the Recalled HydroTech Hoses Made?

The recalled HydroTech hoses were manufactured in Cambodia, China and Vietnam. Winston Products imported them into the United States, and the importer is based in Glenwillow, Ohio, as the CPSC notice gives it.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Winston-Products-Recalls-5-8-Inch-HydroTech-Expandable-Burst-Proof-Hoses-Due-to-Risk-of-Impact-Hazard-and-Temporarily-Impaired-Hearing
2. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/07/24/hydrotech-hoses-recall/85364561007/
3. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/noise-induced-hearing-loss