DR Power Equipment Reannounces and Expands Recall of Leaf Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; New Remedy Available
Recall 26166 · Jan 8, 2026 · DR Power Equipment Reannounces and
60,250
units affected
60,250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26166
- Date
- Jan 8, 2026
- Company
- DR Power Equipment Reannounces and
- Units affected
- 60,250
- Product
- Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuums and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf vacuums and tow-behind leaf vacuums with the following model numbers: Unit Type Model Numbers Walk Behind Leaf Vacuum WL33006DMN WL35008DENSD WL33006DMNR WL35008DMN WL35008DEN WL35008DMNR WL35008DENR WL35008DMNSD WL33106DMN WL35108DEN WL33106DMNR WL35108DENR WL35108DENSD Tow Behind LL3 LL31027DMN LL33032DEN LL33032DENR LL33032DENSD LL33032DMN LL35045DEN LL35045DMN LL35045DMNR LL37045DEN LL37045DMN LL37045DMNR LL37045DMNSD LL37060DEN LL37060DENR LL37145DEN LL31127DMN LL33132DMN LL37160DEN LL31127DMNR LL33132DMNR LL33132DEN LL35145DEN LL33132DENSD LL35145DMN Tow Behind LL2 LL21009DMN LL21009DMNR LL21009DMNSD LL23009DEN LL23009DENR LL23009DENSD LL23009DMN LL23009DMNR LL23009DMNT LL25013DEN LL25013DENR LL25013DENSD LL25013DMN LL25013DMNR LL25013DMNSD LL27016DEN LL27016DENR LL27016DENSD LL27016DMN LL27016DMNR LL27016DMNSD Additional LL2 Models *Note: These model numbers may or may not have spaces as printed on the data tags.
What can happen
Pieces from the recalled leaf vacuums can come loose inside the unit, or debris can pierce the chute, resulting in material ejecting and posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf vacuums and contact DR Power for a free repair kit that includes a metal outer shield to be bolted onto the existing chute of the recalled leaf vacuums and installation instructions. Consumers can contact DR Power for information and assistance on making the repair. Consumers who responded to the original recall should nevertheless contact DR Power for the new remedy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 46 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the units. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2014 through June 2025 for between $1,300 and $4,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled walk-behind leaf vacuums and tow-behind leaf vacuums?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf vacuums and contact DR Power for a free repair kit that includes a metal outer shield to be bolted onto the existing chute of the recalled leaf vacuums and installation instructions. Consumers can contact DR Power for information and assistance on making the.
What is the hazard?
Pieces from the recalled leaf vacuums can come loose inside the unit, or debris can pierce the chute, resulting in material ejecting and posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.