Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 11216 · May 5, 2011 · One World Technologies, Inc.
300,000
units affected
300,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11216
- Date
- May 5, 2011
- Company
- One World Technologies, Inc.
- Units affected
- 300,000
- Product
- Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders
- Product type
- Power Sanders
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Ryobi brand sheet sanders, model S651D. The sander is blue and black. The word "Ryobi" is on the left side. The model number can be found on the data plate located on the side of the sander just below the handle.
What can happen
Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sander and contact One World Technologies to receive a free replacement sander.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 31 reports of broken fan pieces being ejected from the sander, including two reports of minor lacerations.
- Sold at
- Home Depot, Gardner, Inc., Tap Enterprises, Inc., Direct Tools Factory Outlets, Amazon.com, and ToolKing.com from June 2005 through August 2010 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ryobi ¼ sheet sanders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sander and contact One World Technologies to receive a free replacement sander.
What is the hazard?
Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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.