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GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Name: GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Brand: GreenWorks
SKU: CPSC-15192
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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