Laceration

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

Recalled 2017-03-02. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 121,000Units
2017-03-02Recall date
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

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

The details

ProductsRyobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers
Made byTechtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd
Imported byOne World Technologies Inc
Made inChina
Sold atHome Depot
CPSC recall number17101
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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