Is Ryobi a Good Brand? Reviews, Recalls & Verdict (2026)

Mixed

3 CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

Ryobi makes power and hand tools, outdoor power tools and related batteries and accessories. USPTO lists Ryobi Ltd. of Japan as the trademark owner. The CPSC lists 18 recalls, 3 in the last three years, including pressure washers, cordless hedge trimmers and battery-powered mowers. Amazon owners rate its products highly.

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What owners say about Ryobi

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

DO NOT BUY RYOBI!!!!!!!! It has been a nightmare working with them. There products only last a few months and then when you try to file a defective product and get a replacement… they never send them! Customer service is horrendous. The battery or charger costs more than buying an entire new tool and battery. We haven’t been able to use our leaf blower in over a year because they will not send…

1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-26

Not very good. The circular saws don't last long before they start smoking, the cordless drill is very lame in power it lacks and the chuck vibrates, The mouse sander well that worked for 5 min so another hopeless product. The pole saw leaks chainsaw oil down the pole and as it's cutting branches you can see the plastics coming apart. So far the only 3 decent products I have got from there are…

1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-19

Ryobi recalls

2025
2025-08-28RYOBI Electric Pressure Washers. The pressure washer's capacitor can overheat and burst, causing parts to be forcefully ejected, posing a risk of serious injury from impact to the user or… Incidents: TTI Outdoor Power Equipment has received 135 reports of capacitors overheating, including 41 reports of explosions, resulting in 32 injuries and/or fractures… Units: About 764,000 (In addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada). Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
2025-06-12RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers. The hedge trimmer blade can unexpectedly activate after pressing just the safety or trigger control individually rather than engaging the safety and trigger… Incidents: The firm has received 27 reports of the blade activating after pressing just one of the controls, including 16 reports of injuries that resulted in minor and… Units: About 113,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada). Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
2025-02-06RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21" Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers. The recalled mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead that can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents: TTI has received 97 reports of overheating while the mower was in use, including five reports of fires. Units: About 217,500 (In addition, about 28,400 were sold in Canada). Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
2017
2017-03-02Ryobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers. The plastic fan inside the blower can break causing the fan blades to be discharged from either end of the blower tube, posing a laceration hazard. Incidents: One World has received reports of 10,681 incidents, including 25 reports of minor injuries, such as lacerations to the face, hands and legs from fan blade… Units: About 121,000 (In addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada and 1,100 in Mexico). Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice

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2016
2016-04-26Snow Throwers or Blowers. The snow blowers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. Incidents: One World has received two reports of snow blowers overheating during or immediately after use. Units: About 300 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada). Remedy: Refund. CPSC notice
2013
2013-11-05Battery Chargers. The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents: One World Technologies has received 25 reports of the P113 charger overheating, resulting in reports of property damage to the charger and its surroundings… About 578,000 in the United States and 49,000 in Canada units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
2013-02-26Batteries and Chargers. The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents: One World Technologies has received four reports of battery packs overheating, resulting in minor property damage. About 54,200 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
2011
2011-05-05Power Sanders. Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Incidents: The firm has received 31 reports of broken fan pieces being ejected from the sander, including two reports of minor lacerations. About 300,000 units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
2010
2010-12-14Bench or Table Saws. The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard. Incidents: The company received one report of a consumer being hit by a piece of metal during the cutting operation. About 21,500 units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
2010-10-14Drills. The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents: Ryobi has received 47 reports of the drills overheating, smoking, melting or catching fire, including 12 reports of property damage to homes or vehicles. About 455,000 units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
2009
2009-01-13Circular Saws. The return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Incidents: None reported. About 12,400 units. CPSC notice
2007
2007-03-06Routers & Accessories. The throat plates do not securely snap into the router's table top bit opening. Incidents: One World Technologies has received three reports of throat plates coming loose during use. About 100,000 units. CPSC notice
2006
2006-07-13Radial Arm Saws. Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. Incidents: RMP has received five reports of detached blade assemblies, including four reports of lacerated fingers to the saw operators. About 145,000 units. CPSC notice
2002
2002-05-09Drills & Bits. The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers. Incidents: CPSC and RTI have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these hammer drills. About 6,000 units. CPSC notice
2001
2001-09-13Circular Saws. The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders. Incidents: Ryobi Technologies has not received any reports of incidents. About 125,000 units. CPSC notice
1998
1998-03-18Sanders/Grinders & Accessories. Fire & Fire-Related Burn Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
1996
1996-03-27Table Saws. Laceration Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
1995
1995-09-25Lawn Mowers & Accessories. Laceration Incidents: not stated CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Ryobi found in federal court records.

Ryobi in the news

2026-11-01, google.com You're buying Ryobi tools from the wrong store. Here's how to get them at a lower price
2026-10-29, google.com Ryobi has an official replacement parts store (and it’s not Home Depot)

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Ryobi customer service and warranty

Phone: 1-800-525-2579
Channels: contact form, service centers
Support page: Official support source

Who makes Ryobi

Trademark (USPTO): RYOBI LTD. (JAPAN); first registered 1996 source
Made in (recalled products): China 11, United States 2, Vietnam 2, Japan 1 (of 14 recalls listing a country)

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FAQ

Is Ryobi a good brand?

Mixed. 3 CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.

How many recalls has Ryobi had in the last 3 years?

3 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns Ryobi?

USPTO lists RYOBI LTD. (Japan) as the owner of the Ryobi trademark, first registered 1996.

Who makes Ryobi?

The Ryobi brand belongs to RYOBI LTD.. CPSC recall records show Ryobi products made in China 11, United States 2, Vietnam 2, Japan 1 (of 14 recalls listing a country).

Where is Ryobi from?

The Ryobi trademark owner, RYOBI LTD., is based in Japan.

Where are Ryobi products made?

Recalled Ryobi products listed by the CPSC were made in China 11, United States 2, Vietnam 2, Japan 1 (of 14 recalls listing a country).

Has Ryobi had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 18 recalls for Ryobi. The most recent, on 2025-08-28: TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Recalls RYOBI Pressure Washers Due to Projectile Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury.

What is the Ryobi customer service number?

1-800-525-2579.

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Facts checked 2026-11-02. Brand representatives can send corrections to hello@isagoodbrand.com.

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