Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Recall 13123 · Feb 21, 2013 · Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd.
131,500
units affected
131,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13123
- Date
- Feb 21, 2013
- Company
- Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 131,500
- Product
- Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums
- Product type
- Leaf Blowers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums with two different model and serial number ranges, including model 20254EG with serial numbers BMP3010001 through BMR3311972, and model 20254EGC with serial numbers EUP3120001 through EUP3630730. Model and serial numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing. The blower vacuums are green and black. "Expert Gardener" and "BlowerVac 2 Speed Quiet 150 MPH Powerful 220 MPH" are printed on the side of the green motor housing and on the black plastic blower tube.
What can happen
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact OWT Industries Inc. for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There has been one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled expert gardener electric blower vacuums?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact OWT Industries Inc. for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
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.