The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25334·Announced 2025-06-12

RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers Recalled for Laceration Hazard

TI Outdoor Power Equipment is recalling about 113,000 RYOBI 40V 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers because the blade can unexpectedly activate from pressing only one control, causing lacerations. Consumers should stop using the trimmer and return it for a free replacement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a product with a significant risk of serious injury—lacerations—and 16 injuries have been reported. While the source does not classify the hazard explicitly and no fatalities are noted, the combination of reported injuries including "some severe lacerations" and a defective safety mechanism meets the High criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported.

Plain-English summary

TI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc. is recalling about 113,000 RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers sold nationwide through Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores between March 2021 and January 2025. The blade can unexpectedly activate after pressing just the safety or trigger control individually, rather than requiring both controls to be engaged simultaneously, creating a laceration hazard.

The firm has received 27 reports of the blade activating after pressing only one control, including 16 reports of injuries resulting in minor and some severe lacerations. The recalled trimmer has model numbers RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM, and RY40602BTLVNM, with serial numbers in the ranges LT21091D180001–LT22365D060025 and RG23125N250001–RG24252D101110. The model and serial numbers appear on the data plate located on the bottom of the trimmer.

Consumers should immediately stop using the trimmer and visit https://www.ryobitools.com/recall to determine if theirs is included in the recall. The recalled trimmer must be returned to TI Outdoor Power Equipment for a free replacement; a pre-paid return label will be provided and proof of purchase is not required. Consumers can contact TTIOPE toll-free at 800-597-9624 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit https://www.ryobitools.com/recall or https://www.ryobitools.com/ and click "Important Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers
Manufacturer
TI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc., of Anderson, South Carolina
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools / Outdoor Equipment
Hazard
  • laceration
  • unexpected-activation
  • defective-safety-control
Affected units
113,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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