TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Recalls RYOBI 40-Volt 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-06-12). Hazards: laceration. Models: RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM, RY40602BTLVNM. About 113,000 units in the US and 15,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25334 |
| Published | 2025-06-12 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-12 |
| Products | RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers |
| Firm named in the title | TTI Outdoor Power Equipment |
| Firms | TI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc., of Anderson, South Carolina (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Vietnam |
| Units (US) | 113,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 15,000 |
| Model numbers | RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM, RY40602BTLVNM |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- RYOBI branded cordless 24" hedge trimmer recalled due to potential laceration hazard (Health Canada)
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