Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 11216 · announced May 5, 2011 · One World Technologies · 300,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Ryobi brand sheet sanders, model S651D. The sander is blue and black. The word "Ryobi" is on the left side. The model number can be found on the data plate located on the side of the sander just below the handle.
The hazard
Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sander and contact One World Technologies to receive a free replacement sander. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 31 reports of broken fan pieces being ejected from the sander, including two reports of minor lacerations.
Sold at: Home Depot, Gardner, Inc., Tap Enterprises, Inc., Direct Tools Factory Outlets, Amazon.com, and ToolKing.com from June 2005 through August 2010 for about $30.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact One World Technologies Customer Service at (800) 597-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.ryobitools.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.