One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 17-101 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 2, 2017
- Brand
- One World Technologies
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Ryobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers
- Hazard
- Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 121,000 (In addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada and 1,100 in Mexico)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 2, 2017
What was recalled
This recall involves the Ryobi 8amp Electric Jet Fan Blowers with model number RY42102 and a serial number between EU15401D170001 and EU16239N999999. The model and serial numbers are printed on the data label on the bottom of the blower. The blower is black and green with "RYOBI" printed on the side of the blower. "8amp JET FAN" is also printed on the side of the blower.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Ryobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers · About 121,000 (In addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada and 1,100 in Mexico) units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Home Depot stores nationwide, in Canada and Mexico and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2015 through December 2016 for about $40.; Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China; One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C..
Injuries or incidents 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.
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.
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 Electric Jet Fan Blowers (About 121,000 (In addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada and 1,100 in Mexico) units). This recall involves the Ryobi 8amp Electric Jet Fan Blowers with model number RY42102 and a serial number between EU15401D170001 and EU16239N999999.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 2, 2017. 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.