Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled May 5, 2011 · CPSC recall 11216 · Sheet

Hazard

Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 300,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 31 reports of broken fan pieces being ejected from the sander, including two reports of minor lacerations.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sander and contact One World Technologies to receive a free replacement sander.

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

Product

Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders

Imported by

One World Technologies, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →