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Product recall · CPSCMarch 2, 2017Serious
One World Technologies Electric Blowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 121,000 (In addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada and 1,100 in Mexico)
- Recall date
- March 2, 2017
- Brand
- Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China, One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- 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.
RY42102
Home Depot stores nationwide, in Canada and Mexico and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2015 through December 2016 for about $40.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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