Snow blowers
CPSC Recall #16-151 — April 26, 2016
Product
Snow blowers
Description
The snow blowers can overheat.
Hazard
The snow blowers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
One World has received two reports of snow blowers overheating during or immediately after use. Of the two reports, one consumer reported seeing flames which were immediately extinguished. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and return them to One World Technologies for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 300 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Online at www.homedepot.com from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $280 (unit only) and $350 (part of a kit which contains a Ryobi 40-Volt Brushless Snow Blower, a Ryobi 40-Volt Lithium Ion Battery, and a Ryobi 40-Volt Lithium Ion Battery Charger).
Manufacturer
Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China
Importer
One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Manufactured In
China