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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 1 MIN

RYOBI 40-Volt 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers

from Dr. Howard Smith Reports · host Howard G. Smith MD, AM

RYOBI 40-Volt 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers Can Suddenly Activate.  The trimmer can turn on when only the safety or trigger control is pressed rather than requiring both to be engaged creating a serious laceration hazard. Affected are model numbers RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM, and RY40602BTLVNMAbout 113,000 units were sold in the United States and about 15,000 were sold in Canada at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores as well as online through HomeDepot.com and DirectToolsOutlet.com, from March 2021 through January 2025.Stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and visit ryobitools.com/recall to check if your product is affected. If so, return the trimmer to TTI Outdoor Power Equipment using the pre-paid shipping label provided on the site. A free replacement trimmer will be issued. No receipt is required.For more information, contact TTI Outdoor Power Equipment toll-free at 800-597-9624 or go online to the company’s website.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/TTI-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Recalls-RYOBI-40-Volt-24-Inch-Cordless-Hedge-Trimmers-Due-to-Laceration-HazardVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAumSDg69F/#ryobi #hedgetrimmer #trigger #injuries #lacerations #recal

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