CPSC Recall in 2017: One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-101

Date: March 02, 2017

Product Name: Electric Blowers

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

The plastic fan inside the electrical blowers can break, causing the fan blades to be discharged from either end of the blower tube. This poses a laceration hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 121,000 (In addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada and 1,100 in Mexico)

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

Home Depot stores nationwide, in Canada and Mexico and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2015 through December 2016 for about $40.

Manufactured In:

China