HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses
CPSC Recall #25-394 — July 24, 2025
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 25-394 |
| Recall Date | July 24, 2025 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 3.2 million |
| Importer | Winston Products, of Glenwillow, Ohio |
| Manufactured In | Cambodia, China and Vietnam |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
Product
HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses
Description
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
Hazard
The recalled hoses can burst, posing an impact hazard and a risk of temporarily impaired hearing.
Incidents & Injuries
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.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hoses. Consumers that 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 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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.