CPSC2011-05-05
Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
One World Technologies, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Hazard
Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sander and contact One World Technologies to receive a free replacement sander.
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.
Affected count
About 300,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 31 reports of broken fan pieces being ejected from the sander, including two reports of minor lacerations.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact One World Technologies Customer Service at (800) 597-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.ryobitools.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Sheet-Sanders-Recalled-by-One-World-Technologies-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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