CPSC recall · Reported March 2, 2017
One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
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.
Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves the Ryobi 8amp Electric Jet Fan Blowers with model number RY42102 an….
One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusivel… was recalled by Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China in March 2, 2017. Reason: The plastic fan inside the blower can break causing the fan blades to be discharged from either end of the bl…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One Wor…. Verify recall #17101 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The plastic fan inside the blower can break causing the fan blades to be discharged from either end of the bl….
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- agency class
- March 2, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17101 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17101 |
| Date reported | March 2, 2017 |
| Date initiated | March 2, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China |
| Affected scope | About 121,000 (In addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada and 1,100 in Mexico) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replace…
- Check the recall number (17101) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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