One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-03-02). Hazards: laceration. Models: RY42102. About 121,000 units in the US and 1,900 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17101 |
| Published | 2017-03-02 |
| Last updated | 2017-03-02 |
| Products | Ryobi Electric Jet Fan 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) | 121,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,900 |
| Units (Mexico) | 1,100 |
| Model numbers | RY42102 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot stores nationwide, in Canada and Mexico and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2015 through December 2016 for about $40. |
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement.
Incidents and 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.
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