One World Technologies Recalls Snow Blowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
CPSC recall 16151. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The snow blowers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and return them to One World Technologies for a full refund.
CPSC recall 16151 has the recall date 26 Apr 2016. The notice names the firm Techtronic Industries (Dongguan). The recall has about 300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Snow Throwers or Blowers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 300 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Ryobi 40-Volt Brushless Snow Blowers. Item number RY40802 is printed on the data label on the back of the blowers. The snow blowers are black and green with two LED lights located on the front of the unit and are approximately 22 inches wide by 43 inches tall. "RYOBI" is printed on the front of the snow blowers. The models included in this recall are RY40802, RY40802A and RY40822. The model numbers are printed on the packaging. "40 V" is printed on each side of the snow blowers. |
| Product | Ryobi Brushless Snow Blowers, About 300 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada), Snow Throwers or Blowers |
| 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 |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 300Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Snow Throwers or Blowers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Techtronic Industries (Dongguan)
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2021 | ECHO EGi-2300 Watt Generators Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by TTI (Recall Alert) |
| 2 Mar 2017 | One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot |
| 5 Nov 2013 | One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Battery Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16151The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16151. https://recallregister.com/product/6714-one-world-technologies-recalls-snow-blowers-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazar/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16151 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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).
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16151?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16151?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 300 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada)