Side by side
| Ryobi | DEWALT | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Mixed | Mixed |
| CPSC recalls, last 3 years | 3 | 3 |
| CPSC recalls, all years | 18 | 29 |
| Most recent recall | 2025-08-28: TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Recalls RYOBI Pressure Washers Due to Projectile Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury | 2025-07-03: DEWALT Recalls Grinder Flap Discs Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards |
| Owner satisfaction (Amazon) | High | High |
| Product lawsuits on record | 13 | None found |
| Company behind the brand | Clamx Co. (trademark owner) | Stanley Black & Decker |
| Trademark owner (USPTO) | Clamx Co. (California, USA) | Black & Decker Corporation, The (Maryland, USA) |
| Made in (recalled products) | China 11, United States 2, Vietnam 2, Japan 1 (of 14 recalls listing a country) | Mexico 10, China 5, United States 2, Japan 1, Taiwan 1, Turkey 1, Vietnam 1 (of 20 recalls listing a country) |
| Customer service | 1-800-525-2579 | 1-800-433-9258 |
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FAQ
Is Ryobi better than DEWALT?
Ryobi and DEWALT are level by our formula: both Mixed, with the same recall count and owner satisfaction.
Which has more recalls, Ryobi or DEWALT?
In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 3 for Ryobi and 3 for DEWALT; across all years, 18 and 29.
Are Ryobi and DEWALT the same company?
No shared owner on record: Ryobi trademark owner Clamx Co. (California, USA), DEWALT trademark owner Black & Decker Corporation, The (Maryland, USA).