Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-02-21 · 13123
Hazards
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
Recall
Number
13123
Date
2013-02-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China; Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China
Retailer(s)
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.
Importer(s)
OWT Industries Inc., of Pickens, S.C.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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. Model and serial numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing. The blower vacuums are green and black. "Expert Gardener" and "BlowerVac 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.