GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 15192 · Jul 22, 2015 · Sunrise Global Marketing LLC
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15192
- Date
- Jul 22, 2015
- Company
- Sunrise Global Marketing LLC
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- GreenWorks blower/vacs
- Product type
- Leaf Blowers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves GreenWorks 12-amp electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs have a green motor housing and a black blower tube and restrictor nozzle. They measure 12 inches high and 34 inches long. Recalled blower/vacs have model number 24022 with a serial number between GWS0350001 through GWS2280500 or model number 24072 with a serial number between GWR1310001 through GWS2281100. The model number, serial number, "greenworks" and "ELECTRIC BLOWER/MULCHER WITH BAG" are printed on the side of the motor housing. Model 24022 has a two-speed switch. Model 24072 has a variable speed switch.
What can happen
The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact Sunrise Global Marketing for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sunrise Global Marketing has received three reports of the blower/vacs catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Menards, Magic Mart and Mowtown stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, atgstores.com, blishmize.com, build.com, chp.com, cpooutlets.com, globalindustrial.com, Greenworktools.com, hayneedle.com, homedepot.com, johnelandis.com, Kmart.com, Lowes.com, magicmartstores.com, maxtools.com...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled greenworks blower/vacs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact Sunrise Global Marketing for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.