Ryobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

March 2, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Recall number

17101

Brand / firm

Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China

Sold / distributed

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

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.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.