The hedge trimmer blade can unexpectedly activate after pressing just the safety or trigger control individually rather than engaging the safety and trigger controls simultaneously, posing a laceration hazard.
View The Official CPSC Recall Notice
Description
This recall involves RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers with model numbers RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM and RY40602BTLVNM, and with serial numbers within ranges LT21091D180001 – LT22365D060025 and RG23125N250001 – RG24252D101110. The model and serial numbers are on the data plate located on the bottom of the trimmer.
Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received 27 reports of the blade activating after pressing just one of the controls, including 16 reports of injuries that resulted in minor and some severe lacerations.
Name of Product: RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers
Recall Date: June 12, 2025
Recall Number: 25-334
Hazard: The hedge trimmer blade can unexpectedly activate after pressing just the safety or trigger control individually rather than engaging the safety and trigger controls simultaneously, posing a laceration hazard.
Sold At: Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com and www.directtoolsoutlet.com from March 2021 through January 2025 for between $90 and $160.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers and visit https://www.ryobitools.com/recall to determine if their trimmer is included in the recall. The recalled trimmer must be returned to TTI Outdoor Power Equipment (TTIOPE), in order to receive a free replacement trimmer (pre-paid label will be provided). Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required. TTIOPE is contacting all known purchasers.
Units: About 113,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
TTIOPE toll-free at 800-597-9624 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.ryobitools.com/recall or https://www.ryobitools.com/ and click on “Important Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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