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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-04-16

OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

Is my product affected?

Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums

  • Brand Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China
  • Brand Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of China
  • Brand OWT Industries Inc., of Pickens, S.C.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

OWT Industries is recalling Expert Gardener 12 amp electric blower vacuums sold exclusively at Walmart because the units can overheat, spark, and catch fire, creating fire and burn hazards. The recalled models are 20254EG, 20254EGA, 20254EGB, 20254EGBC, 20254EGC, and 21254EG, which can be identified by their green and black color, the "Expert Gardener" branding on the motor housing, and model numbers located on a label on the left side of the motor housing.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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