CPSC2017-03-02
One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement.
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.
Affected count
About 121,000 (In addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada and 1,100 in Mexico)
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Ryobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers
Consumer contact
One World Technologies at 800-860-4050 between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on "Important Recall Notice" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/One-World-Technologies-Recalls-Electric-BlowersDon't want to check this manually?
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