RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21″ Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 16, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 10153
Recall Number: 25127
Date of Record: 2025-02-06

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves certain RYOBI Brushless 21-inch Cordless Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Multi-Blade Push Mowers (40V HP). The recall was announced on February 6, 2025, by TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc., of Anderson, South Carolina. The recall notice states that the mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead that can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 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.

2. Affected Products
The recalled products are RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21-inch Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers. The mowers have a black cutting deck with gray top housing and a black bag with “RYOBI” printed on it. The recall includes the following model numbers: RY401014BTLUS, RY401014US, RY401140US, RY401015BTLUS, RY401015US, RY401150US, RY401140US-Y, RY401150US-Y, RY401020, and RY401200. The recall applies only to units with serial numbers in the range KC21032D010001 through KC21327N999999. The model and serial numbers can be found on the mowers inside the green mower housing.

Approximately 217,500 units were sold in the United States. In addition, about 28,400 units were sold in Canada. The mowers were 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.

3. Hazard Information
The recalled mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead that can overheat, posing a fire hazard. As of the date of the recall notice, 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. No other injuries or incidents are specified in the recall notice.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower. Consumers must contact TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Inc. for instructions on how to disable the recalled mower. The recall notice does not specify a deadline for taking action.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free replacement. Consumers who contact TTI will receive instructions on how to disable the recalled mower and will receive a free replacement 21-inch walk-behind mower. No other remedy options are specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact TTI toll-free at 800-597-9624 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Consumers may also visit the website at https://ryobi.ryobitools.com/support/safety or https://www.ryobitools.com/ and click on “Important Recall Information” for more information. The recall notice does not provide an email address or mailing address for contact.

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