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Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall A popular hedge trimmer is being recalled after blades began turning on without warning, cutting more than a dozen people. Ryobi issued the recall for more than 113,000 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The recall also impacts about 15,000 of the 40-volt trimmers sold in Canada. The tool's blade can activate if either the safety or trigger control is pressed alone, instead of requiring both together. The issue can create a serious injury risk and customers should stop using the trimmers immediatel…

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by Chris Spiker
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Fire Risk Sparks Recall Of 217K+ Lawnmowers: See If Yours Is Affected Fire Risk Sparks Recall Of 217K+ Lawnmowers: See If Yours Is Affected
Fire Risk Sparks Recall Of 217K+ Lawnmowers: See If Yours Is Affected More than 200,000 lawnmowers are being recalled because some have overheated, leading to fires and causing injuries, officials said. Ryobi is recalling more than 217,000 cordless lawnmowers due to a fire hazard after nearly 100 reports of overheating incidents, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 6. The mowers have been linked to five fires and two burn injuries. The recall affects RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21" Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers sold online, as well as nationwide at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores. They were for…

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by Chris Spiker