CPSC recall 11-216, announced May 5, 2011, covers Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders (about 300,000 units). Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The notice cites 31 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sander and contact One World Technologies to receive a free replacement sander. Recall contact: call (800) 597-9624, or go to www.ryobitools.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The model number can be found on the data plate located on the side of the sander just below the handle.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 31 reports of broken fan pieces being ejected from the sander, including two reports of minor lacerations.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sander and contact One World Technologies to receive a free replacement sander.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ryobi ¼ Sheet
- Product type
- Sanders
- Recall number
- 11-216
- Units
- About 300,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders
CPSC product type: Power Sanders
Recall contact information
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
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