OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
CPSC recall 15112 · announced April 16, 2015 · Changzhou Globe Tools Co · 225,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): OWT has received 16 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through March 2015 for about $40.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.