Recall date:
April 16, 2015
Recall number:
15-112
Recall Summary
Name of product: Expert Gardener electric blower vacuumsHazard:
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer 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.Report an Incident Involving this Product
Recall Details
Units
About 225,000 in the United States. (Models 20254EG and 20254EGC of this product were previously recalled in February 2013.)Description
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.Incidents/Injuries
OWT has received 16 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.Sold exclusively at
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through March 2015 for about $40.Manufacturer(s)
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd. and Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of ChinaImporter(s)
OWT Industries Inc., of Pickens, S.C.Manufactured in
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