TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Recalls RYOBI Battery-Powered Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 25127 · Feb 6, 2025 · TTI Outdoor Power Equipment
217,500
units affected
217,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25127
- Date
- Feb 6, 2025
- Company
- TTI Outdoor Power Equipment
- Units affected
- 217,500
- Product
- RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21" Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead that can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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 and where it was sold
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ryobi 40-volt brushless 21" cordless walk-behind mowers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead that can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.