Recall #25-334 · Published June 12, 2025
RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers
CPSC published a recall notice for RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers from RYOBI 24-Inch Cordless on June 12, 2025. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
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.
Official 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.
- Recall published
- June 12, 2025
- Units
- About 113,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.