Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 15170 · Jun 24, 2015 · Positec Tool
24,300
units affected
24,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15170
- Date
- Jun 24, 2015
- Company
- Positec Tool
- Units affected
- 24,300
- Product
- Worx electric blower/vacs
- Product type
- Leaf Blowers
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Worx brand electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs are black, measure 11 inches high by 19.5 inches long and have the "Worx" logo printed on the side of the motor housing. The model and serial numbers are printed on the opposite side of the motor housing. Model number WG507 and a serial number in one of the following ranges are included in this recall. Model Number Serial number ranges WG507 201418000134 through 201418018263 201418018268 through 201418021382 201511000379 through 201511001397
What can happen
The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Menards and Walmart stores nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled worx electric blower/vacs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.
What is the hazard?
The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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.