Owning a pressure washer can seem like a boon for homeowners wanting to clean decks, driveways and other outdoor surfaces. But if you own one, check the brand and model immediately: around 780,000 Ryobi-branded pressure washers sold at Home Depot and other US and Canadian retailers are being recalled .

The hazard is serious, according to a notice posted Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. "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 notice said.

Ryobi has received 135 reports of capacitors overheating, including 41 reports of explosions, which resulted in 32 injuries to fingers, hands, faces and eyes.

The recalled pressure washers, model numb

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