The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11216·Announced 2011-05-05

Ryobi Sheet Sanders Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard from Fan Debris

One World Technologies is recalling Ryobi ¼ sheet sanders because fan pieces can break off and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (two minor lacerations), fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no severe harm or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

One World Technologies, Inc. is recalling approximately 300,000 Ryobi brand ¼ sheet sanders, model S651D. The recalled sanders are blue and black with the word "Ryobi" on the left side and the model number on a data plate below the handle. The company has received 31 reports of broken fan pieces being ejected from the sander, including two reports of minor lacerations.

The hazard exists because pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The sanders were manufactured in China and 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.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sander and contact One World Technologies to receive a free replacement sander. For additional information, consumers can 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.

The recalled product

Product
Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders
Manufacturer
One World Technologies, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
300,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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