Millions of HydroTech hoses recalled after hundreds burst
About 3.6 million HydroTech-branded, 5/8-inch "Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses" sold at major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, and Target, have been recalled, the CPSC announced in a statement. As of July 24, there were 222 reports of the hoses bursting, resulting in 29 injuries, including "one bone bruise, two sprains, and five reports of temporarily impaired hearing from the sound of the hose bursting."
According to HydroTech's website, the inner liner of the hose can "expand and burst if the strain relief breaks or becomes fully unthreaded." Winston Products, of Glenwillow, Ohio, and the CPSC agreed to the voluntary recall, the website added.
The hoses — intended for gardening, lawn care, car washing, among other activities — were sold for $20 to $136 from January 2021 to April 2025, the CPSC noted.
What hoses were recalled?
The voluntary recall involves HydroTech 5/8-inch "Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses" manufactured on or before Aug. 31, 2024, the CPSC said. The hoses were sold in lengths of "25, 50, 60, 75, 100, and 200 feet" and in various colors.
'Date code markings are located on the end of the hose that attaches to the spigot, visible when the black rubber washer is removed. Hoses with no markings or a marking ending in -211, -212, -213, -214, -221, -222, -223, -224, -231, -232, -233, -234, -241, -242 or -243 are included in this recall,' the CPSC added.
What should people with recalled hoses do?
The CPSC warned the recalled product could "burst" and pose an "impact hazard and a risk of temporarily impaired hearing." The group also urged customers to "immediately stop using the recalled hoses."
"Consumers who purchased products from other retailers should cut off the regulator-end of their hose and contact Winston Products for a full refund," the CPSC said. "To receive the refund, consumers should submit photos of the cut hose, showing the date code location with the consumer's initials and the date written in permanent marker on the regulator, to Winston Product's online form at https://hydrotechproducts.com/recall."
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: HydroTech hoses recalled after hundreds burst, leaving 29 injured
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