Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders
CPSC Recall #11-216 — May 4, 2011
Product
Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders
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.
Hazard
Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 31 reports of broken fan pieces being ejected from the sander, including two reports of minor lacerations.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sander and contact One World Technologies to receive a free replacement sander.
Units Affected
About 300,000
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.
Importer
One World Technologies, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Manufactured In
China