Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums recall 13-123

Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums

Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

CPSC published a recall notice for Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums from Expert Gardener Electric on February 21, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact OWT Industries Inc. for a full refund.

What to check on the product label

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Affected model numbers

20254EG20254EGC

Additional identifying details

This recall involves Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums with two different model and serial number ranges, including model 20254EG with serial numbers BMP3010001 through BMR3311972, and model 20254EGC with serial numbers EUP3120001 through EUP3630730.

Why it was recalled

Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents and injuries

There has been one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact OWT Industries Inc. for a full refund.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand: Expert Gardener Electric
Manufacturer: Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China, Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China
Recall number: 13-123
Units: About 131,500
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.
Importer: OWT Industries Inc., of Pickens, S.C.