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One World Technologies Recalls Snow Blowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Recall 16-151 · April 26, 2016 · One World Technologies

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and return them to One World Technologies for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-151 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 26, 2016
Brand
One World Technologies
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Ryobi Brushless Snow Blowers
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 300 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 26, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Ryobi Brushless Snow Blowers · About 300 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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).; Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China; One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C..

Injuries or incidents 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.

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.

Recall history and context

One World Technologies appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all One World Technologies recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Ryobi Brushless Snow Blowers (About 300 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Ryobi 40-Volt Brushless Snow Blowers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and return them to One World Technologies for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 26, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.