Reported Mar 2, 2017
One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; 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 electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Ryobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers
- Amount recalled
- About 121,000 (In addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada and 1,100 in Mexico)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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