More than 3 Million Hoses Recalled After Dozens of People Are Injured
- Winston Products recalled about 3.6 million HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses on July 24, 2025, across the U.S.
- The recall followed at least 222 reports of hose ruptures causing 29 injuries, including sprains, a bone bruise, and hearing loss.
- The hoses impacted by the recall were sold at major stores such as Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Walmart, Do It Best, and Amazon, with sales spanning from early 2021 through the spring of 2025.
- Consumers with recalled hoses, made on or before August 31, 2024, should stop use immediately and can return them to stores or submit photos online for refunds.
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned these hoses can burst unexpectedly, posing impact and hearing hazards requiring consumer action as detailed in the recall notice.
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More than 3 million hoses recalled after dozens of people are injured
The recall affects "Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses," which were sold at major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, and Target on or before before Aug. 31, 2024.
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Read Full ArticleMillions of HydroTech Hoses Recalled After Hundreds Burst, Leaving at Least 29 People Injured
NEW YORK—About 3.6 million hoses are under recall across the U.S. because hundreds have burst while being used, resulting in at least 29 injuries, including reports of temporarily impaired hearing. The recall covers a range of HydroTech-branded, 5/8-inch “Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses” that were sold at major retailers — including, Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot and Target—for garden, lawn care, car washing and other uses between January 2021 and Ap…
·New York, United States
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