Ryobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers

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. Manufactured by Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd. and sold at Home Depot stores nationwide, in Canada and Mexico and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2015 – December 2016 for about $40.

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Ryobi 8amp Jet Fan Blower

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Affected model numbers

RY42102

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.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

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.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace

What to do

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

Product and sales details

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

UnitsAbout 121,000 (In addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada and

Made inChina

Sold atHome Depot stores nationwide, in Canada and Mexico and online at www.homedepot.com

Sales periodDecember 2015 – December 2016

PriceAbout $40

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-860-4050

8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or 9 a

Recall page

www.ryobitools.com

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