Recalls / 2017-03-02
One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
17101 · Recalled 2017-03-02 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves the Ryobi 8amp Electric Jet Fan Blowers with model number RY42102 and a serial number between EU15401D170001 and EU16239N999999. The model and serial numbers are printed on the data label on the bottom of the blower. The blower is black and green with "RYOBI" printed on the side of the blower. "8amp JET FAN" is also printed on the side of the blower.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
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 pieces being discharged from either end of the blower. No property damage has been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Ryobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers | About 121,000 (In addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada and 1,100 in Mexico) |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd.
- Importer
- One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Home Depot, in Canada, Mexico, online at www.homedepot.com
Consumer contact
One World Technologies at 800-860-4050 between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on "Important Recall Notice" for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 17101. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.