Popular pressure washer recalled after some explode
BATON ROUGE — A recall was issued Thursday for a popular pressure washer after some overheated and exploded, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall is for RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers. According to the CPSC, "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 CPSC said the recall affects around 764,000 units. This recall involves Ryobi brushless electric pressure washers, models RY142300 and RY142711VNM. The recalled pressure washers are green and have a spray nozzle, a detergent tank with a blue cap and storage for accessories.
Below are the models and serial numbers being recalled.
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
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