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Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard

Name: Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard
Brand: Positec Tool
SKU: CPSC-15170
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 24, 2015Recall ID: 15170Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Worx electric blower/vacs

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Positec-Tool-Recalls-Worx-Brand-Blower-Vacs
Title	Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15170.Blower-1_800.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Worx brand blower/vac
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15170.Blower-2_800.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Worx brand blower/vac
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15170.BlowerLabelCloseUpLARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Model and serial number location
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15170.WG507-Blower-SN.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Serial number on the back of the blower/vac
Hazards › Name	The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Worx electric blower/vacs
Products › Type	Leaf Blowers
Products › Category I D	68451
Products › Number Of Units	About 24,300 and 370 in Canada
Recall I D	6425
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.
Importers › Name	Positec Tool Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.
Retailers › Name	Menards and Walmart stores nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for about $40.
Recall Date	2015-06-24T00:00:00
Description	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
Recall Number	15170
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	Replace
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Refund
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/53880r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Positec toll-free at (866) 955-4579 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email blower@positecgroup.com or online at http://www.worx.com and click on Product Recall Information in the News and Press section at the bottom of the page for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-06-24T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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