Consumer product recall

Certain RYOBI 2300 PSI 1.2GPM and 2700 PSI 1.1GPM Electric Pressure Washers recalled due to potential impact hazard

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Summary

Product
RYOBI 2300 PSI 1.2GPM Electric Pressure Washer and RYOBI 2700 PSI 1.1GPM Electric Pressure Washer
Issue
Consumer products - Impact hazard
What to do

Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact TTIOPE to a receive repair kit.

Affected products

This recall involves certain RYOBI 2300 PSI 1.2GPM Electric Pressure Washers and RYOBI 2700 PSI 1.1GPM Electric Pressure Washers manufactured between March 2017 and May 2023. The pressure washers are green and have a spray nozzle, a detergent tank with a blue cap and storage for accessories. RYOBI is printed on the front of the unit.

The recall only includes pressure washers with the model and serial number below. The model and serial number can be found on the data plate of the product, located on the side of the motor housing.

The following products are affected:
Model Start Serial Numbers End Serial Numbers
RY142300 EU17121D010001 EU20256N180999
RY142300VNM LT20211D140001 LT21166D090999
RY142300VNM RG22154D090001 RG23182N140999
RY142711VNM LT21411D090001 LT21425D090999
RY142711VNM RG21411D010001 RG23182N140999

Issue

In certain circumstances the pressure washers’ capacitor can overheat and burst, causing parts to be forcefully ejected, posing a potential risk of serious injury from impact to the user or bystanders. 

As of August 20, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 135 reports of incidents and 32 reports of injuries.

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact TTIOPE to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit consists of a replacement capacitor and installation instructions. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required.

For more information, consumers can contact TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc. by toll free telephone at 800-597-9624, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Monday through Friday, or by visiting the company website at www.ryobitools.com/recall or www.ryobitools.com and click on Important Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.

Additional information

Background

Number Sold

The company reported that approximately 16,000 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and approximately 764,000 units were sold in the United States.

Time Period Sold

The affected products were sold from July 2017 to June 2024.

Place of Origin

Manufactured in China and Vietnam

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Consumer product recall
Category
Consumer products - Tools and accessories
Companies

 

Manufacturer

TTI Outdoor Power Equipment 

Anderson, South Carolina

United States

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-77983

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