One World Technologies · Recalled
Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 300,000
- Reports
- 31
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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 file
- 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.
- Product type
- Power Sanders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- One World Technologies, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Incident log
The firm has received 31 reports of broken fan pieces being ejected from the sander, including two reports of minor lacerations.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sander and contact One World Technologies to receive a free replacement sander.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 05 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.