Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published March 2, 2017
Ryobi Electric Blowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Broken Fan Blades
Ryobi electric jet fans with model RY42102 and serial numbers EU15401D170001-EU16239N999999 recalled due to laceration risk from broken fan blades. Stop using immediately and get a free replacement.
“Ryobi Electric Blowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Broken Fan Blades.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3917-ryobi-electric-blowers-recall-laceration-hazard-from-broken-fan-blades. Based on CPSC recall #7992 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/One-World-Technologies-Recalls-Electric-Blowers).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on March 2, 2017, that One World Technologies is recalling Ryobi electric blowers due to a laceration hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a free replacement.
How to tell if you have it
Ryobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers
Model RY42102
Serial numbers EU15401D170001 through EU16239N999999
Black and green blower with "RYOBI" and "8amp JET FAN" printed on the side
Sold at Home Depot stores nationwide, in Canada and Mexico, and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2015 through December 2016
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement. Contact One World Technologies at 800-860-4050 between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at www.ryobitools.com.
The hazard
The plastic fan inside the blower can break, causing the fan blades to be discharged from either end of the blower tube, posing a laceration hazard. One World has received reports of 10,681 incidents, including 25 reports of minor injuries such as lacerations to the face, hands and legs.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China has 4 other recalls on record since 2013-02-26. Other recent recalls of similar products include ECHO EGi-2300 Generators Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards (2021-07-08), Ryobi Snow Blowers Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards (2016-04-26), and Ryobi P113 Battery Chargers Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards (2013-11-05). Other recent recalls of similar products include Hampton Bay Halwin 52-Inch Ceiling Fans Recalled: Blade Separation Risk (2026-08-13), STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blowers: Laceration Hazard Recall (2025-11-06), and Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Fans Recall: Fire Hazard Risk of Serious Injury or Death (2026-06-11).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number RY42102 on the data label at the bottom of the blower. The blower is black and green with 'RYOBI' printed on the side and '8amp JET FAN' also visible.
Brand
Ryobi
Product
Ryobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Immediately stop using the recalled electric blower to prevent laceration risk from broken fan blades.
Contact for Replacement
Contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement of the recalled electric blower.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Home Depot stores nationwide, in Canada and Mexico and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2015 through December 2016 for about $40.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Ryobi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ryobi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7992 — Ryobi Electric Blowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Broken Fan Blades
Hello,
I own a Ryobi Electric Blowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Broken Fan Blades that is covered by recall 7992 from Ryobi.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.