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Product recall · CPSCApril 16, 2015Serious
OWT Industries Electric Blower Vacuums
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Who to contact: OWT Industries 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.
The product
This recall involves Expert Gardener 12 amp electric blower vacuums with model numbers 20254EG, 20254EGA, 20254EGB, 20254EGBC, 20254EGC and 21254EG. Model numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing. The blower vacuums are green and black. "Expert Gardener" and "Blower Vac 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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 225,000 in the United States (Models 20254EG and 20254EGC of this product were previously recalled in February 2013)
- Recall date
- April 16, 2015
- Brand
- Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China, Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of China, OWT Industries Inc., of Pickens, S.C.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- OWT has received 16 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.
20254EG
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through March 2015 for about $40.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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