One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Recall 17101 · Mar 2, 2017 · One World Technologies
121,000
units affected
121,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17101
- Date
- Mar 2, 2017
- Company
- One World Technologies
- Units affected
- 121,000
- Product
- Ryobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
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.
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide, in Canada and Mexico and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2015 through December 2016 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ryobi electric jet fan blowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.