CPSCGeneral Alert
GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn...
Published: July 22, 2015Recall ID: 15192Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
GreenWorks blower/vacs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/GreenWorks-Blower-Vacs-Recalled-by-Sunrise-Global-Marketing |
| Title | GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15192.Greenworks-Blower-and-Vac-2.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Greenworks blower/vac |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15192.Greenworks-Blower-and-Vac.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Greenworks blower/vac |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15192.Greenworks-Blower-and-Vac-w.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Greenworks blower/vac with mulch bag |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15192.Location-of-Model-Number-an.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Location of model number and serial number on the unit |
| Hazards › Name | The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Sunrise Global Marketing has received three reports of the blower/vacs catching fire. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | GreenWorks blower/vacs |
| Products › Type | Leaf Blowers |
| Products › Category I D | 68451 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 |
| Recall I D | 6451 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact Sunrise Global Marketing for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Sunrise Global Marketing LLC, of Mooresville, N.C., owns the GreenWorks brand |
| Retailers › Name | 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, Menards.com, mowtownusa.com, overstock.com, powerequipmentdirect.com, reisshardware.com, samsclub.com, scotsco.com, Sears.com, seventhavenue.com, smithssc.com, Target.com, thehardwarecity.com, unbeatablesale.com,Walmart.com, wayfair.com and 123greetings.com from February 2012 through June 2015 for between $30 and $70. |
| Recall Date | 2015-07-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 15192 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | GreenWorks toll free at (888) 909-6757 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.greenworkstools.com and click on Important Safety Notice for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-07-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |