Name of Product: RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21” Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers
Hazard: The recalled mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead that can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: February 06, 2025
Units: About 217,500 (In addition, about 28,400 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves certain RYOBI Brushless 21” Cordless Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Multi-Blade Push Mowers (40V HP). The mowers have a black cutting deck with gray top housing along with a black bag with “RYOBI” printed on it. The recall only includes model numbers RY401014BTLUS, RY401014US, RY401140US, RY401015BTLUS, RY401015US, RY401150US, RY401140US-Y, RY401150US-Y, RY401020, and RY401200 with the following serial numbers: KC21032D010001 – KC21327N999999. The model and serial numbers can be found on the mowers inside the green mower housing.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc. (“TTI”) for instructions on how to disable the recalled mower and receive a free replacement 21” walk-behind mower.
Incidents/Injuries: TTI has received 97 reports of overheating while the mower was in use, including five reports of fires. Two minor burn injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide, and online at www.homedepot.com and www.directtoolsoutlet.com from February 2021 through January 2025 for between $500 and $700.
Manufacturer(s): TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc., of Anderson, South Carolina
Manufactured In: United States
Recall number: 25-127
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Consumer Contact: TTI toll-free at 800-597-9624 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or online at https://ryobi.ryobitools.com/support/safety or https://www.ryobitools.com/ and click on “Important Recall Information” for more information.
