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Product Recall Number: 25-127

Why was RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21” Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers recalled?

The recalled mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead that can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21” Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers
Here's product recall specific data for RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21” Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers.

  • Product Recall Number: 25-127

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2025-02-06

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21” Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers

  • 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.

  • Hazard Description: The recalled mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead that can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 217,500 (In addition, about 28,400 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc., of Anderson, South Carolina

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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