OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Recall 15112 · Apr 16, 2015 · OWT Industries
225,000
units affected
225,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15112
- Date
- Apr 16, 2015
- Company
- OWT Industries
- Units affected
- 225,000
- Product
- Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums
- Product type
- Leaf Blowers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Expert Gardener 12 amp electric blower vacuums with model numbers 20254EG, 20254EGA, 20254EGB, 20254EGBC, 20254EGC and 21254EG. Model numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing. The blower vacuums are green and black. "Expert Gardener" and "Blower Vac 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
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- OWT has received 16 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through March 2015 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 return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on 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.