One World Technologies Recalls Snow Blowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Recall 16151 · Apr 26, 2016 · One World Technologies
300
units affected
300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16151
- Date
- Apr 26, 2016
- Company
- One World Technologies
- Units affected
- 300
- Product
- Ryobi Brushless Snow Blowers
- Product type
- Snow Throwers or Blowers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The snow blowers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and return them to One World Technologies for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ryobi brushless snow blowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and return them to One World Technologies for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The snow blowers can overheat, posing a fire and burn 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.