GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-07-22 · 15192
Hazards
The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
15192
Date
2015-07-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
GreenWorks blower/vacs
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Menards, Magic Mart and Mowtown stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, atgstores.com, blishmize.com, build.com, chp.com, cpooutlets.com, globalindustrial.com, Greenworktools.com, hayneedle.com, homedepot.com, johnelandis.com, Kmart.com, Lowes.com, magicmartstores.com, maxtools.com, Menards.com, mowtownusa.com, overstock.com, powerequipmentdirect.com, reisshardware.com, samsclub.com, scotsco.com, Sears.com, seventhavenue.com, smithssc.com, Target.com, thehardwarecity.com, unbeatablesale.com,
Importer(s)
Sunrise Global Marketing LLC, of Mooresville, N.C., owns the GreenWorks brand
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves GreenWorks 12-amp electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs have a green motor housing and a black blower tube and restrictor nozzle. They measure 12 inches high and 34 inches long. Recalled blower/vacs have model number 24022 with a serial number between GWS0350001 through GWS2280500 or model number 24072 with a serial number between GWR1310001 through GWS2281100. The model number, serial number, "greenworks" and "ELECTRIC BLOWER/MULCHER WITH BAG" are printed on the side of the motor housing. Model 24022 has a two-speed switch. Model 24072 has a variable speed switch.