Ryobi RY142711VNM

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20260427-7508C-2147320061. Matched catalog product: Ryobi RY142711VNM. Incident: My Ryobi 2700PSI Power Washer exploded in my hand when I pressed the power button to on. I had used it the day before and was starting a new day so it wasn't overheated or warm at all.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20260623-539B2-2147315555. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Matched catalog product: Ryobi RY142711VNM. Incident: The capacitor on our Ryobi 2700 psi pressure washer exploded and started smoking. We turned it off immediately. Luckily no one was harmed. It is melted and not repairable.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20230324-B2A32-2147348506. Severity: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional. Matched catalog product: Ryobi RY142711VNM. Incident: My Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer model RY142711VNM washer exploded. I supplied water to the unit, plugged it in, released pressure from the waterline, pressed the power button, and the pressure washer exploded. Sounded like a bomb. My right hand index finger was busied and bleeding after being cut by debris. Could not hear clearly for a few minutes due to the explosion.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20250114-83D5A-2147333912. Severity: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional. Product: Ryobi RY142711VNM (RYOBI RY142711 2700 PSI 1.1 GPM Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer). Incident: My Ryobi RY142711VNM (2700 PSI 1.1 GPM) Electric Pressure Washer exploded. As I pressed the power button to activate the machine, the top of the unit suddenly exploded with significant force. The explosion caused internal components to eject from the machine, accompanied by a loud noise and a strong burning odor. Upon inspection, I observed that a component inside the machine, possibly a capacitor, had exploded. The incident left the interior of the unit burned and coated with a black, soot-like residue. Additionally, the wiring was completely disconnected, and the force of the explosion dislodged the screwed-on cover and the power button. This incident occurred at the moment of startup and resulted in an injury to my right-hand index finger.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20251015-B0FE5-2147327062. Severity: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received. Product: Ryobi RY142711VNM (The product is a Ryobi electric pressure washer, model RY142711VNM, 120V, 60Hz. It has a maximum rated pressure of 2,700 PSI and a maximum flow of 1.1 GPM (4.2 L/min). The label indicates it was manufactured in Vietnam by One World Technologies, Inc. (Anderson, SC 29622) with MFG code 095079844 and serial number LT21523N090008. It is a compact, portable pressure washer with a green and black plastic housing designed for household and light commercial cleaning applications such as decks, siding, vehicles, and driveways.). Incident: While using my Ryobi pressure washer during normal operation, the machine exploded when I pressed the power button. It appeared that the capacitor blew up like a firework, resulting in swelling, cuts, and bruises to my hand that required icing. I immediately contacted Ryobi to report the incident, but was repeatedly redirected between Ryobi, Home Depot, and various repair centers. No one took the situation seriously, and after spending countless hours on the phone and driving to shops, I was left without any resolution. Due to the severity of the failure and the safety risk, I ultimately disposed of the destroyed pressure washer. I am now filing this as a warranty claim, as its clear that similar incidents are being recognized as legitimate product defects and safety concerns.