RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers recall 25-334

RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers

TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Recalls RYOBI 40-Volt 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard

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.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

RY40620VNMRY40602VNMRY40602BTLVNM

Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM, RY40602BTLVNM.

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.

Incidents and 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.

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.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Brand: RYOBI 24-Inch Cordless
Recall number: 25-334
Units: About 113,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in: Vietnam
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.
Importer: TI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc., of Anderson, South Carolina