HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | August 02, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses

Brand: HydroTech

Hazards: Explosion Hazard, Laceration Hazard

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #10351 |
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Recall Summary

Product HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses
Brand HydroTech
Category Automotive
Recall Number 10351
Hazard Explosion Hazard, Laceration Hazard
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date July 24, 2025
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Summary

This recall notice was issued by Winston Products, of Glenwillow, Ohio, on July 24, 2025, and published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses manufactured on or before August 31, 2024. The recall number is 25394. The recall was initiated because the hoses can burst, posing an impact hazard and a risk of temporarily impaired hearing. Approximately 3.6 million units are included in the recall.

Affected Products

The recalled products are HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses. They were sold in lengths of 25, 50, 60, 75, 100, and 200 feet, in the following colors:

– 5/8-inch x 25-foot: Blue
– 5/8-inch x 50-foot: Green
– 5/8-inch x 75-foot: Orange
– 5/8-inch x 100-foot: Yellow
– 5/8-inch x 200-foot: Red
– 5/8-inch x 60-foot: Gray, included in an “Auto Care” kit with tire glides

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 with 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. On some hose packages, the manufacture date is listed in a month-year format. For example, “0824” indicates August 2024 and is included in the recall.

The hoses were sold at Ace Hardware, Amazon, Do It Best, Home Depot, Target, Walmart, and other stores nationwide and online from January 2021 through April 2025 for between $20 and $136.

Hazard Information

The recalled hoses can burst, posing an impact hazard and a risk of temporarily impaired hearing. Winston Products has received at least 222 reports of the hoses bursting, resulting in at least 29 injuries. Reported injuries include one bone bruise, two sprains, and five reports of temporarily impaired hearing from the sound of the hose bursting.

Consumer Action Required

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hoses. Specific instructions depend on where the hose was purchased:

– Consumers who purchased products from Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Home Depot, or Walmart should bring their hoses to those stores to return them for a full refund.
– Consumers who purchased products from other retailers should cut off the regulator-end of their hose and contact Winston Products for a full refund.

To receive a refund, consumers who purchased from other retailers must submit photos of the cut hose, showing

Recall Timeline

  • **July 24, 2025** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#10351).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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