Recall #24-222 · Published May 2, 2024

Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums

DR Power Equipment Recalls Leaf Blowers and Leaf Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums from Walk-Behind on May 2, 2024. CPSC identifies this hazard: Pieces from the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums can come loose inside the unit and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums, and contact DR Power for a free dealer-installed repair.

Recalled DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf blower
Recalled DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf blower
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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Affected model numbers

LB16020DMNRLB18020DENLB18020DENRWL35008DENSDWL35008DMNWL35008DMNRWL35008DMNSDLL33032DENLL33032DENSDLL35045DENLL35045DMNRLL37045DMNLL37045DMNSDLL37060DENRLL21009DMNRLL23009DENLL23009DMNLL25013DENRLL25013DMNLL25013DMNSDLL27016DENRLL27016DMNLL27016DMNSD

UPC or product codes

021196051706
Additional identifying details

The model number on the walk-behind leaf blower is located on the top at the back of the blower housing.

Why it was recalled

Pieces from the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums can come loose inside the unit and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 22 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the units. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums, and contact DR Power for a free dealer-installed repair.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Recall number
24-222
Units
About 57,200 (In addition, about 956 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2014 through January 2024 for between $1,300 and $4,000.
Distributor
DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont

Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums

Recall contact information

DR Power LLP toll-free at 877-221-4038 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@drpower.com, or online at https://drpower.com/recalls or https://www.drpower.com/ and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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