A Ryobi lawn tool that’s sold at stores like Walmart and Home Depot gets recalled

A hedge trimmer sold under the Ryobi brand is being pulled from shelves after multiple users reported injuries.

The 40-Volt, 24-inch cordless hedge trimmer—sold at big-name retailers like Walmart and Home Depot—is being recalled due to a blade activation issue.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the tool may start up if only one of its safety or trigger controls is pressed, even though both are supposed to be activated at the same time.

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