One World Technologies Recalls Snow Blowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-04-26). Hazards: fire, burn. About 300 units in the US and 370 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16151 |
| Published | 2016-04-26 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-26 |
| Product category | Snow Throwers or Blowers |
| Products | Ryobi Brushless Snow Blowers |
| Firm named in the title | One World Technologies |
| Firms | Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 300 |
| Units (Canada) | 370 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Online at www.homedepot.com from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $280 (unit only) and $350 (part of a kit which contains a Ryobi 40-Volt Brushless Snow Blower, a Ryobi 40-Volt Lithium Ion Battery, and a Ryobi 40-Volt Lithium Ion Battery Charger). |
Description
This recall involves Ryobi 40-Volt Brushless Snow Blowers. Item number RY40802 is printed on the data label on the back of the blowers. The snow blowers are black and green with two LED lights located on the front of the unit and are approximately 22 inches wide by 43 inches tall. "RYOBI" is printed on the front of the snow blowers. The models included in this recall are RY40802, RY40802A and RY40822. The model numbers are printed on the packaging. "40 V" is printed on each side of the snow blowers.
Hazard
The snow blowers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and return them to One World Technologies for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
One World has received two reports of snow blowers overheating during or immediately after use. Of the two reports, one consumer reported seeing flames which were immediately extinguished. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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