TTI Outdoor Power Equipment RYOBI 40-Volt 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers Recall

Laceration Hazard.

CPSC recall #25334 · announced Jun 12, 2025 · verified Jul 31, 2026

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.

Units

About 113,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)

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

How to identify the recalled product

Product	RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers
Units recalled	About 113,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)

The recall

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.

Reported incidents

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.

What consumers should do now

Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.

TTIOPE toll-free at 800-597-9624 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.ryobitools.com/recall or https://www.ryobitools.com/ and click on "Important Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Recalls RYOBI 40-Volt 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard”. Read the official CPSC notice