The authors have fabricated low-threshold 670nm GaInP/AlGaInP ridge waveguide lasers based on a combined dry-and wet-etching technique. Minimum CW threshold currents of 10.4mA with a differential quantum efficiency of 72% have been obtained for a 2 mu m wide and 200 mu m long triple quantum well laser. A maximum output power of 23mW per facet is achieved for this uncoated device. Single transverse mode operation is observed for output powers of up to 14mW per facet.