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Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

Name: Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Brand: Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China, Techtronic Industries (Do...
SKU: CPSC-13123
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Overview

Recalling FirmChangzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China, Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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