Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers is representing those injured by RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers.
You may qualify for financial compensation in a civil lawsuit if you or a loved one was injured because a recalled RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer unexpectedly activated. Our law firm can help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain, suffering and more.
Our defective product lawyers have been helping victims of defective products since 1990 and have recovered over $750,000,000 for clients. We have the experience and expertise to hold RYOBI and the store that sold your hedge trimmer responsible for your injury. We won’t charge any fee to handle your RYOBI hedge trimmer case until we win your case.
Call us today for a FREE consultation at (800) 718-4658 or contact us if you or a loved one was injured by a RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer.
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Table of Contents
- RYOBI Hedge Trimmer Recall
- What to Do if You’re Injured by a RYOBI Trimmer
- Compensation Available in RYOBI Hedge Trimmer Lawsuits
- Who Can I Sue Over My Ryobi Hedge Trimmer Injuries?
- How Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers Can Help You
- Why Do I Need a Product Liability Lawyer?
- Why Are Defective Product Cases Important?
- What is the Time Limit to File a RYOBI Hedge Trimmer Lawsuit?
- Call Us Today for a Free Consultation
RYOBI Hedge Trimmer Recall
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, on June 12, 2025, issued a recall of about 113,000 RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers.
The device’s blade is supposed to only activate when its safety and trigger controls are simultaneously engaged. However, the device was recalled because its blade may activate unexpectedly when only its trigger or safety control is pressed individually, presenting a laceration hazard.
The recall involves devices with the following model numbers:
- RY40602BTLVNM
- RY40602VNM
- RY40620VNM
The recall involves devices with the following ranges of serial numbers:
- LT21091D180001 to LT22365D060025
- RG23125N250001 to RG24252D101110
There have been 27 reports of blades activating after just a single control was pressed, including 16 injury reports.
The devices were sold at Direct Tools Factory Outlet and Home Depot stores online and nationwide from March of 2021 through January of 2025.
Consumers have been advised to immediately stop using the devices.
What to Do if You’re Injured by a RYOBI Trimmer
If you or a loved one was injured by a defective RYOBI trimmer, it’s important to take the following steps in order to protect your legal rights as well as strengthen your claim:
- Seek medical attention: The most important thing to do is to seek medical attention for your injuries as soon as possible. The top priority is your health. In addition, medical records which document your injuries will serve as critical evidence in your case.
- Preserve the hedge trimmer: Don’t discard the hedge trimmer, even if it is damaged or broken. Keep every part of it. Keep the instructions and packaging. All of this will serve as vital evidence when it comes to proving that the hedge trimmer was defective.
- Document the accident: Take pictures of the hedge trimmer, your injuries, and the scene of the accident. Write down event details, including the place, the time, and if there were any witnesses.
- Save records and receipts: Keep all documents, packaging and receipts which are related to the hedge trimmer. Medical bills and records are also vital for proving your damages.
- Avoid direct contact with the hedge trimmer’s manufacturer: It might seem tempting to directly report the accident to the hedge trimmer’s manufacturer. However, it’s best to consult with a lawyer first. Any statements you make to a potential defendant can be used against you in legal proceedings.
- Contact experienced defective product lawyers: Defective product cases can be complicated. They often require legal professionals’ expertise. Skilled lawyers can guide you through the entire legal process, help collect evidence, and make sure you recover the compensation that you are entitled to.
Compensation Available in RYOBI Hedge Trimmer Lawsuits
If you or a loved one has been injured by a RYOBI hedge trimmer, the value of your claim will depend on numerous factors:
- Injury severity: The value of your claim will be primarily determined by the severity of your injuries. For example, cases involving permanent, disfiguring or disabling injuries will likely be worth significantly more than cases involving only minor lacerations.
- The experience of your lawyer: You will likely be able to recover more compensation if you are represented by a lawyer with experience handling defective product cases.
- The specific damages you suffered: The value of your claim will be based on the damages you have suffered. Damages are things like financial losses associated with your injuries, or ways your life has been affected by your injuries.
Damages which our law firm can help you recover compensation for include:
- Medical bills: If you are already facing medical expenses due to your injuries, we can help you recover compensation for those. If you can be reasonably expected to require future medical treatments, we can also help you recover compensation for the cost of those treatments.
- Lost wages: If you’ve been injured badly enough to be unable to work for a period of time, we can help you recover compensation for the wages you weren’t able to earn. We can also help you recover compensation for wages lost due to having to miss work to attend medical appointments.
- Loss of earning capacity: Sometimes defective products leave victims with permanent disabilities. If you’ve been left disabled by your injuries, we can help you recover compensation for the ensuing loss or reduction of your earning capacity.
- Pain and suffering: Our law firm can make sure you are fairly compensated for the physical pain, mental suffering and emotional distress you endured due to a defective RYOBI hedge trimmer.
- Disfigurement: If your injuries have left you disfigured, we will recover compensation for the profound effect this may have on your life.
- Wrongful death: If you have lost a loved one to a defective RYOBI hedge trimmer, we can file a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf seeking compensation which will help make sure your family doesn’t go through financial hardship due to the loss of your loved one.
Who Can I Sue Over My Ryobi Hedge Trimmer Injuries?
Techtronic Industries North America Inc. is the company which makes RYOBI tools. Techtronic and One World Technologies Inc., its subsidiary, will be defendants in any lawsuit involving a defective RYOBI hedge trimmer and can be held strictly liable for injuries that result from their products’ defects.
Strict liability also applies to companies who sell defective products. So, if you bought your RYOBI hedge trimmer at Home Depot, Home Depot will also be named as a defendant in your lawsuit. If you bought your hedge trimmer at Direct Tools Factory Outlet, Direct Tools Factory Outlet will be named as a defendant.
How Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers Can Help You
- We will advance all necessary costs to investigate as well as litigate your case.
- We will rely on a team of investigative and medical experts to evaluate if your hedge trimmer was defectively manufactured or designed, or if adequate warnings weren’t provided.
- We will collect evidence showing that your injuries were caused by your defective hedge trimmer.
- We will present the evidence to the parties at fault. We will then try to negotiate a resolution which is fair and considers all ways your life has been altered by your injuries.
- We then present the evidence to a defense attorney who represents the at-fault parties, an insurance adjuster, or, if the case ends up in court, a jury or judge.
- If the parties at fault refuse to accept our demands, we will refuse to settle for anything less than the full value of your claim. We will lean on our skill as attorneys and our team of experts to prove to a judge or jury why you deserve full, fair compensation for your losses.
- You will only pay us when we win your case.
Why Do I Need a Product Liability Lawyer?
If you’re trying to pursue justice after being injured by a RYOBI hedge trimmer, it can make all the difference in the world to be represented by an experienced defective product attorney.
Defective products are often extremely complicated, involving challenging legal standards, technical evidence and intricate laws.
Experienced lawyers understand these cases’ nuances and can provide valuable support to you in your pursuit of fair compensation.
Reasons why it is important to be represented by a product liability attorney include:
1. Expertise Regarding Legal Processes
Defective product cases require extensive knowledge of legal standards. These standards may vary by case type and jurisdiction.
Experienced attorneys know how to navigate different standards and figure out the optimal approach for every case.
A skilled lawyer can increase your chances of success by crafting a custom legal strategy for your case, making sure your case gets built upon a strong foundation of legal know-how.
2. Access to Experts
Product liability cases often end up hinging on technical details which require expert insights.
Experienced, well-connected defective product lawyers have networks of experts who examine products, do tests, and provide testimony at trial.
Experts can explain to juries and judges how defects directly lead to injuries, making cases much clearer.
Having access to experts strengthens lawyers’ abilities to effectively negotiate, as this access strengthens their claims.
3. Skill With Collecting and Analyzing Evidence
Experienced lawyers know how to gather, analyze and present evidence to strengthen clients’ claims.
This can involve:
- Partnering with experts to test products
- Compiling complaints from consumers
- Sourcing internal manufacturer records
A meticulous approach like this can be vital. Even small pieces of evidence may make or break cases.
4. Ability to Recover Maximum Compensation
You may be facing severe financial impacts due to your hedge trimmer injuries. You may be facing a substantial emotional toll, as well.
Experienced defective product lawyers know how to calculate damages’ full extents, making sure that clients recover adequate financial compensation.
They take into account current expenses as well as possible future costs. They advocate for sums which genuinely reflect how clients’ lives have been impacted.
This is a comprehensive approach which is essential to helping the client recover and rebuild.
5. Proficiency in Litigation and Negotiation Tactics
Most defective product cases get resolved out of court. However, reaching fair settlements often requires negotiation which is skillful.
Experienced attorneys know how to assess cases’ strength, determine reasonable settlement amounts, and effectively advocate for clients.
When fair settlements can’t get reached, though, they’re ready to try cases in court.
At trial, experienced lawyers bring advanced courtroom tactics, like persuasively arguing, compelling evidence presentation, and cross-examination of witnesses to make sure your interests are effectively represented.
6. Knowledge of Defense Tactics
If you have been injured by a defective RYOBI hedge trimmer, your opponents will be large companies with a lot of resources they can use to defend themselves.
These companies might try to minimize your injuries’ severity, shift blame onto you, or downplay their own liability.
Experienced lawyers anticipate these tactics and know how to effectively counter them.
Attorneys are ready to confront evidence which is misleading, challenge arguments which are dismissive, and utilize the law to make sure companies are held accountable.
An awareness of common defense strategies can improve your chances of success significantly.
7. Support and Guidance
It can be overwhelming to file a defective product claim, especially when you have to deal with an injury’s emotional and physical aftermath.
Experienced attorneys take care of all legal work and offer valuable guidance through the whole process.
They explain legal processes, provide case progress updates, and answer clients’ questions, reducing client stress.
Support like this lets clients focus on recovering from their injuries, knowing that experienced pros are handling their cases’ complexities.
8. Knowledge of Safety and Regulatory Standards
Defective product cases often involve proving that products failed to meet regulatory and safety standards.
Experienced attorneys deeply understand these standards. They can pinpoint places where manufacturers fall short.
They build stronger cases by demonstrating that products failed to adhere to standards.
This knowledge helps to navigate recalls or government investigations related to products, helping to support clients’ claims.
Why Are Defective Product Cases Important?
Product liability cases are important for numerous reasons:
- They can provide injury victims with compensation for damages including lost income, lost future earnings, pain, suffering, medical expenses, and other non-economic and economic damages.
- They can prevent others from being harmed by letting the public know about product defects and compelling manufacturers into fixing or recalling products.
- They can hold corporations responsible for not making sure their products are safe due to placing profits over safety or cutting corners.
Defective product claims require injury victims to take on huge insurance companies and corporations who leverage wealth to defend themselves. However, if you’re represented by award-winning lawyers like those at Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers, you’ll benefit from the help of advocates who possess the experience and resources to even the fight and make sure corporations are held accountable.
What is the Time Limit to File a RYOBI Hedge Trimmer Lawsuit?
There is a time limit to file your lawsuit if you have been injured by a RYOBI hedge trimmer. This time limit is called a statute of limitations and varies from state to state. For example, in California, in most cases, you have two years from the date of your injuries to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for those injuries.
However, there are two important things to keep in mind:
- There are exceptions to this time limit, and some exceptions can shorten the time limit
- It can take a lot of time to put together a strong product liability case
For these reasons, it’s best to call an experienced product liability lawyer today if you or a loved one has been injured by a defective hedge trimmer. Calling a lawyer today allows them to build the strongest case possible for you and make sure everything gets filed on time.
RYOBI Hedge Trimmer Lawsuit Updates
March 25, 2026 Update
A lawsuit was filed on March 9 in Alabama by an Alabama woman who alleges that the tip of her middle finger was severed after a Ryobi hedge trimmer powered on unexpectedly because of a design defect.
The lawsuit names Home Depot USA, Inc., Tti Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc., Tti Consumer Power Tools, Inc., and Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. as defendants.
Some Ryobi hedge trimmers were recalled in June 2025 because of a risk that their blades could unexpectedly activate.
The CPSC received 27 reports of blades unexpectedly activating, including 16 incidents that involved severe lacerations or cuts. Over 113,000 units which were sold in the U.S. were affected by the recall.
The lawsuit alleges that the hedge trimmer activated unexpectedly even though its safety lock-off button and trigger weren’t engaged. The tool is supposed to only operate when both of these controls are simultaneously pressed.
The lawsuit alleges Ryobi knew the blades could activate even when both buttons weren’t pressed, but failed to adequately warn about this or correct the defect.
The lawsuit also claims Ryobi could have incorporated feasible, safer design features to prevent unexpected activation of the hedge trimmer, but failed to implement these features.
The plaintiff claims she ended up suffering permanent disfigurement as well as ongoing physical pain, diminished quality of life, reduced mobility and grip strength, lost wages and medical expenses.
July 16, 2025 Update
A lawsuit was filed in Pennsylvania by a Pennsylvania man on July 1, alleging that his Ryobi hedge trimmer activated when it was not supposed to, causing severe injuries to his hand.
The lawsuit names Techtronic Industries North America Inc., One World Technologies Inc., and Home Depot as defendants.
The lawsuit alleges that the man, two days after the device was recalled by Techtronic, sustained severe crush injuries and lacerations as he put the hedge trimmer away.
According to the lawsuit, when the man went to put the hedge trimmer away, its blade activated suddenly despite its trigger not being engaged.
The lawsuit claims that the device wasn’t safe even when used properly, and that the man’s injuries were caused by the device’s defective design.
Call Us Today for a Free Consultation
We’ve been representing those injured by defective products like defective pressure cookers or defective hair relaxing products for over 35 years and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients.
Our vast experience in handling cases like yours will let us recover the most money possible to compensate you for your injuries.
You will never owe us any upfront or out-of-pocket fees, as we won’t charge you a single penny until we win your case.
Call us today for a FREE consultation at (800) 718-4658 or contact us if you or a loved one was injured by a defective RYOBI hedge trimmer.
