CPSC Recall in 2025: Winston Products Recalls 5/8-Inch HydroTech Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses Due to Risk of Impact Hazard and Temporarily Impaired Hearing
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This recall involves HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses either manufactured on or before August 31, 2024, or identified with a specific UPC code. The hoses were sold in lengths of 25, 50, 60, 75, 100 and 200 feet 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 UPC code can be found on the back side of the product packaging below the barcode or on a receipt or other purchase documentation.The recalled hoses are listed below:Hose DescriptionHose ColorHoses Included in Recall5/8-inch x 25-footBlueUPC 8492780898875/8-inch x 50-footGreenUPC 8492780898945/8-inch x 100-footYellowUPC 8492780899175/8-inch x 60-foot, included in “Auto Care” kit with tire glidesGrayAll hoses manufactured on or before August 31, 20245/8-inch x 75-footOrange5/8-inch x 200-footRed
The recalled hoses can burst, posing an impact hazard and a risk of temporarily impaired hearing.
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The firm has received at least 222 reports of the hoses bursting, resulting in at least 29 injuries, including one bone bruise, two sprains and five reports of temporarily impaired hearing from the sound of the hose bursting.
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