One World Technologies Recalls Snow Blowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-04-26 · 16151
Hazards
The snow blowers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Recall
Number
16151
Date
2016-04-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ryobi Brushless Snow Blowers
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China
Retailer(s)
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).
Importer(s)
One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Ryobi 40-Volt Brushless Snow Blowers. Item number RY40802 is printed on the data label on the back of the blowers. The snow blowers are black and green with two LED lights located on the front of the unit and are approximately 22 inches wide by 43 inches tall. "RYOBI" is printed on the front of the snow blowers. The models included in this recall are RY40802, RY40802A and RY40822. The model numbers are printed on the packaging. "40 V" is printed on each side of the snow blowers.