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TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Recalls RYOBI 40-Volt 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Thu Jun 12 2025
Recall Summary
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.
Affected Products
| Product Name | Number of Affected Units |
|---|---|
| RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers | About 113,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada) |
Remedies
| Remedy |
|---|
| 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. |
Hazards
Info not provided.
Injuries
| Injury |
|---|
| 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. |
Manufacturers
Info not provided.
Retailers
| Retailer |
|---|
| 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. |
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