CPSC recall 25-127, announced February 6, 2025, covers TTI Outdoor Power Equipment RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21" Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers (about 217,500 units). The recalled mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead that can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 97 incident reports and 2 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc. ("TTI") for instructions on how to disable the recalled mower and receive a free replacement 21" walk-behind mower. Recall contact: call 800-597-9624, or go to ryobi.ryobitools.com/support/safety.
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Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: RY401014BTLUS, RY401014US, RY401140US, RY401015BTLUS, RY401015US, RY401150US, RY401140US-Y, RY401150US-Y, RY401020, RY401200.
Which products are included?
This recall involves certain RYOBI Brushless 21" Cordless Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Multi-Blade Push Mowers (40V HP). The mowers have a black cutting deck with gray top housing along with a black bag with "RYOBI" printed on it. The recall only includes model numbers RY401014BTLUS, RY401014US, RY401140US, RY401015BTLUS, RY401015US, RY401150US, RY401140US-Y, RY401150US-Y, RY401020, and RY401200 with the following serial numbers: KC21032D010001 - KC21327N999999. The model and serial numbers can be found on the mowers inside the green mower housing.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead that can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
TTI has received 97 reports of overheating while the mower was in use, including five reports of fires. Two minor burn injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc. ("TTI") for instructions on how to disable the recalled mower and receive a free replacement 21" walk-behind mower.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc., of Anderson, South Carolina
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 25-127
- Units
- About 217,500 (In addition, about 28,400 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide, and online at www.homedepot.com and www.directtoolsoutlet.com from February 2021 through January 2025 for between $500 and $700.
Recall contact information
TTI toll-free at 800-597-9624 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or online at https://ryobi.ryobitools.com/support/safety or https://www.ryobitools.com/ and click on "Important Recall Information" for more information.
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