Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 113,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 25-334 Published June 12, 2025

RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers

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. sold at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com and www.directtoolsoutlet.com from March 2021 – January 2025 for $90 to $160.

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Recalled RYOBI 40V 24" Hedge Trimmer
What you are looking at

Recalled RYOBI 40V 24" Hedge Trimmer

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Affected 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.

27
Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

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.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 113,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)
Made inVietnam
Sold atHome Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com and www.directtoolsoutlet.com
Sales periodMarch 2021 – January 2025
Price$90 to $160

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-597-9624
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

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