CPSCGeneral Alert
Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sol...
Published: February 21, 2013Recall ID: 13123Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Electric-Blower-Vacuums-Recalled-by-OWT-Industries |
| Title | Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.20254EG%2520with%2520Blower%2520AttachmentLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Expert Gardener electric blower vacuum attachment |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.OWT%2520Industries%2520Expert%2520Gardener%2520BlowerLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Expert Gardener electric blower vacuum |
| Hazards › Name | Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | There has been one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums |
| Products › Type | Leaf Blowers |
| Products › Category I D | 68451 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 131,500 |
| Recall I D | 1319 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact OWT Industries Inc. for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | OWT Industries Inc., of Pickens, S.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2013-02-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 13123 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | OWT Industries Inc.; at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.expertgardenertools.com and click on Safety Notices for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmChangzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China, Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China