On October 22, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a product safety warning telling consumers to stop using PowRyte pressure washers immediately. According to CPSC, the units lack the shock protection device that electric pressure washers are supposed to have on or near the power plug.

What CPSC found

CPSC says PowRyte pressure washers lack an integrated immersion protection device on or near the power plug, also known as a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). That poses a risk of death or serious injury from electrocution and shock. CPSC reports one incident of a unit lacking a GFCI.

The pressure washers are green with black and came with accessories that can include a hose, multiple quick-connect nozzles and a foam cannon. They were sold online at Amazon.com and eBay.com for between $92 and $320. (CPSC warning 27-036)

Why this is a warning, not a recall

CPSC says the manufacturer, Powell Works, Inc. of China, has not responded to requests for a recall. That means there is no company refund or replacement program. If you own one, the next step is up to you.

What to do

  • Check your garage or shed for a green-and-black PowRyte pressure washer, and check your Amazon or eBay order history for the brand name.
  • If you have one, stop using it right away.
  • CPSC says to destroy it by unplugging it, cutting the power cord, and disposing of it. Do not sell or give it away.
  • If you experienced a safety incident with this product, report it to CPSC on SaferProducts.gov.

A quick outlet check while you are at it

Water and electricity are a dangerous mix, which is why outdoor, garage and other damp-location outlets should have working GFCI protection. Press the TEST button on a GFCI outlet; the power should cut off, and RESET should restore it. If an outlet will not trip or will not reset, stop using it for water tools and have it looked at. A handyman can help with simple outlet checks and replacements, and a licensed electrician should handle wiring problems.

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Questions about this topic

Which pressure washers does CPSC warn about?

PowRyte pressure washers, sold in green with black, with accessories such as a hose, multiple quick-connect nozzles and a foam cannon. CPSC says they were sold online at Amazon.com and eBay.com for between $92 and $320.

What is the hazard?

CPSC says the pressure washers lack an integrated immersion protection device on or near the power plug, also known as a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Without it, there is a risk of death or serious injury from electrocution and shock.

Is there a refund or recall?

No. This is a CPSC product safety warning (number 27-036), not a recall. CPSC says the manufacturer, Powell Works, Inc. of China, has not responded to requests for a recall.

What should I do if I own one?

CPSC urges consumers to stop using the pressure washers immediately and destroy them by unplugging them, cutting the power cord, and disposing of them. Do not sell or give them away.

Can I just plug it into a GFCI outlet instead?

CPSC's instruction for this product is to stop using it and destroy it, not to keep using it on a different outlet. Separately, outdoor and garage outlets used for water tools should have working GFCI protection, and you can check yours with the outlet's TEST and RESET buttons.