CPSC2016-04-26
One World Technologies Recalls Snow Blowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard
The snow blowers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and return them to One World Technologies for a full refund.
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).
Affected count
About 300 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Ryobi Brushless Snow Blowers
Consumer contact
One World Technologies at (800) 597-9624 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on "Important Safety Notice" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/One-World-Technologies-Recalls-Snow-BlowersDon't want to check this manually?
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