Recall 11216 · 2011-05-05

Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard

LacerationRyobi
Power sanders

Hazard

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

What to do

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

Products

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.

Incidents and injuries

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

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.

Units
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.

Injury data

Power sanders

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