TTI Outdoor Power Equipment recalled RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers on August 28, 2025, after reports of a serious hazard. The CPSC and Health Canada announced the recall together. It covers models RY142300 and RY142711VNM and remains open.
Manufacturers sold about 764,000 of these pressure washers in the United States and about 16,000 more in Canada. A capacitor inside each unit can overheat and burst, ejecting parts with enough force to injure someone standing nearby.
Owners should stop using a recalled pressure washer right away and contact TTI Outdoor Power Equipment for a free repair kit under recall number 25-452.
- Action type: Recall
- Announcement and initiation dates: Announced August 28, 2025
- Company and responsible agency: TTI Outdoor Power Equipment and the CPSC, jointly with Health Canada
- Recall or campaign number: CPSC 25-452; Health Canada RA-77983
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Models RY142300 and RY142711VNM; serial number on the data plate on the motor housing
- Number of affected units: About 764,000 units in the United States and about 16,000 units in Canada
- Sold at and sale period: Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet (in store and online), July 2017-June 2024, about $300-$400
- Hazard: Capacitor can overheat and burst, forcefully ejecting parts – a projectile/impact hazard
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: 135 reports (41 explosions, 32 injuries) in the US; none in Canada as of Aug. 20, 2025
- Remedy: Free repair kit (replacement capacitor) via ryobitools.com/recall or 800-597-9624; no proof of purchase required
Table Of Contents
- Latest RYOBI Electric Pressure Washer Recall Updates
- April 30, 2026: TTI Moves to Combine Ryobi Lawsuits
- February 9, 2026: Bruss Files Product-Liability Suit Against TTI
- November 6, 2025: Hicks Files Proposed Class Action
- October 14, 2025: Custer Files Lawsuit Against TTI
- September 3, 2025: Law360 Reports First Lawsuit Filed
- August 28, 2025: CPSC and Health Canada Announce Recall
- Which RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers Are Affected?
- Why Were the RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I Still Get a Free Repair Kit Without My Receipt?
- Is There a Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer Recall Lawsuit?
- What Models of Ryobi Pressure Washer Are Affected?
- Who Makes the Recalled Ryobi Pressure Washers?
- Were Any Ryobi Pressure Washers Sold in Canada Affected?
- Does the Recall Cover Gas Ryobi Pressure Washers Too?
- References
Latest RYOBI Electric Pressure Washer Recall Updates
April 30, 2026: TTI Moves to Combine Ryobi Lawsuits
On April 30, 2026, a CourtListener docket shows TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. asked a federal court in Illinois to combine several related Ryobi pressure-washer lawsuits.
The motion, filed in Bruss v. TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. (No. 1:26-cv-01484), named the Angelini, Morgan, Custer and Hicks cases [1]. It referenced an “In re Ryobi Power Washer Consolidated Complaint.” No court has ruled yet.
February 9, 2026: Bruss Files Product-Liability Suit Against TTI
Douglas Bruss filed a product-liability lawsuit against TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. in federal court in Illinois on February 9, 2026, docket No. 1:26-cv-01484, the same CourtListener docket shows.
The case was filed as a diversity product-liability claim. TTI Outdoor Power Equipment later moved within this same docket, on April 30, 2026, to consider Bruss together with the Angelini, Morgan, Custer and Hicks pressure-washer suits.
November 6, 2025: Hicks Files Proposed Class Action
On November 6, 2025, a proposed class action, Hicks v. TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc., was filed in federal court in South Carolina, docket No. 2:25-cv-13308.
The complaint’s own caption reads “CLASS ACTION … JURY TRIAL DEMANDED,” naming TTI Outdoor Power Equipment as the sole defendant. The same CourtListener docket record confirms the filing. No settlement or ruling has been reported in this case yet.
October 14, 2025: Custer Files Lawsuit Against TTI
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. was named as a defendant on October 14, 2025, when a lawsuit, Custer v. TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc., reached federal court in Massachusetts as docket No. 1:25-cv-13002.
That CourtListener docket record lists no class-action designation for this case, and shows no public response yet from the company. The docket names Keith Custer as the sole plaintiff.
September 3, 2025: Law360 Reports First Lawsuit Filed
Law360 reported on September 3, 2025 that a consumer had filed a proposed class action against TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc [2].
The report said the suit was filed in California federal court. It alleged the pressure washers can explode and injure users, and that the company did nothing for years despite complaints. No case number was available in the report.
August 28, 2025: CPSC and Health Canada Announce Recall
On August 28, 2025, the CPSC and Health Canada jointly announced a recall of RYOBI pressure washers with TTI Outdoor Power Equipment [3].
The recall covered about 764,000 U.S. and 16,000 Canadian units. Both notices cite a capacitor that can overheat and burst. The CPSC recall number is 25-452. Health Canada’s is RA-77983.
Which RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers Are Affected?
The recall covers two RYOBI electric pressure washer models, both made by TTI Outdoor Power Equipment. Each unit has a serial number on the data plate. The recalled models are:
- RY142300: serial numbers EU17121D010001 through EU20256N180999, LT20211D140001 through LT21166D090999, and RG22154D090001 through RG23182N140999.
- RY142711VNM: serial numbers LT21411D090001 through LT21425D090999, and RG21411D010001 through RG23182N140999.
The recalled units are green, with a spray nozzle and a blue-capped detergent tank. “Ryobi” is printed on the front, and the data plate with the model and serial number sits on the side of the motor housing.
Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet sold both models in stores and online from July 2017 through June 2024, at about $300 to $400 each.
Why Were the RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers Recalled?
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment recalled the RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers over a capacitor that can overheat and burst. A burst capacitor forces parts to eject from the housing. That creates a risk of impact injury to the user or bystanders.
The CPSC and the company describe this as a projectile and impact hazard, separate from any electrical shock or fire risk. The hazard applies to RY142300 and RY142711VNM units built and sold from July 2017 through June 2024.
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment has not published a root-cause explanation for why the capacitor can fail this way, beyond identifying the hazard itself.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment received 135 reports of overheating pressure washers in the United States. Of those, 41 described an explosion and 32 described an injury, including harm to fingers, hands, faces, and eyes from ejected parts.
Health Canada reported no incidents or injuries in Canada as of August 20, 2025. Both counts reflect reports made directly to the company and to the two safety agencies overseeing this recall.
These figures include reports the company received before the August 28, 2025 recall announcement. Some reports may describe the same event more than once, and a report is not proof the product caused the injury described.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers who own a recalled RYOBI Electric Pressure Washer should take the following steps:
- Stop using the pressure washer immediately.
- Check the model and serial number against the recalled ranges listed above.
- Visit ryobitools.com/recall, or call TTI Outdoor Power Equipment toll-free at 800-597-9624 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday), to request a free repair kit. No proof of purchase is required.
- Do not try to repair the capacitor yourself. Wait for the official kit.
- Report any incident or injury to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov or the CPSC Hotline, 800-638-2772.
- Canadian consumers can report an incident through Health Canada’s Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Legal Options
At least six lawsuits have named TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. over the recalled pressure washers since September 2025: a proposed class action reported by Law360, Custer, Hicks and Bruss, each detailed above.
On April 30, 2026, the company moved within the Bruss docket to consider that case together with two more named suits, Angelini and Morgan, along with Custer and Hicks.
No settlement or verdict has been made public in any of these matters. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation.
Filing Deadlines
Deadlines for filing a legal claim come from state law, not federal law. How long a person has to file depends on where they live and when the injury happened.
Some states start the clock on the date of diagnosis instead of the date of the incident. Missing one can end a claim even when the facts strongly support it.
Anyone who believes a recalled RYOBI pressure washer caused an injury should speak with a lawyer promptly. A lawyer can confirm which state’s rules apply and how much time remains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Still Get a Free Repair Kit Without My Receipt?
Yes, you can still get a free repair kit without a receipt. TTI Outdoor Power Equipment does not require proof of purchase for recall No. 25-452. The kit includes a replacement capacitor for your pressure washer.
Is There a Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer Recall Lawsuit?
Yes, there is a Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer Recall Lawsuit: TTI Outdoor Power Equipment has been named in at least six lawsuits since September 2025, including Custer, Hicks and Bruss. Courts have not consolidated them into a multidistrict litigation, though a recent motion asks several to be considered together.
What Models of Ryobi Pressure Washer Are Affected?
The recall affects RYOBI electric pressure washers, models RY142300 (2300 PSI) and RY142711VNM (2700 PSI). They sold for about $300 to $400. Check the serial number on the motor housing’s data plate to confirm your unit.
Who Makes the Recalled Ryobi Pressure Washers?
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. makes the recalled Ryobi pressure washers. The company is a subsidiary of Techtronic Industries, known as TTI, and manufactures the recalled units in Vietnam and China.
Were Any Ryobi Pressure Washers Sold in Canada Affected?
Yes, Ryobi pressure washers sold in Canada were affected by this recall. Health Canada’s recall notice, No. RA-77983, names the same two models. Canadian owners can request the same free repair kit as U.S. owners.
Does the Recall Cover Gas Ryobi Pressure Washers Too?
No, the recall covers only two electric RYOBI pressure washer models, RY142300 and RY142711VNM. Neither the CPSC notice nor Health Canada’s notice lists any gas-powered RYOBI pressure washer. Owners of gas models are not affected by this recall.
References
- https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22TTI+Outdoor+Power+Equipment%22&type=r&order_by=score+desc
- https://www.law360.com/articles/2383355/pressure-washers-can-explode-cause-injuries-suit-claims
- https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-ryobi-2300-psi-12gpm-and-2700-psi-11gpm-electric-pressure-washers-recalled-due