Recall #25-452 · Published August 28, 2025
RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers
CPSC published a recall notice for RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers from RYOBI Electric on August 28, 2025. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
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.
Official remedy
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.
- Brand
- RYOBI Electric
- Recall published
- August 28, 2025
- Units
- About 764,000 (In addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.