Reported Apr 26, 2016
One World Technologies Recalls Snow Blowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd. of China
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and return them to One World Technologies for a full refund.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Ryobi Brushless Snow Blowers
- Amount recalled
- About 300 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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)..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The snow blowers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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