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Leaf blowers recall overview:
- Who: DR Power Equipment issued a recall for about 57,000 Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums sold in the U.S., plus another nearly 1,000 sold in Canada.
- Why: The leaf blowers and vacuums were recalled over concerns they could pose a laceration hazard.
- Where: The DR Power Equipment recall affects certain consumers in the U.S. and Canada.
DR Power Equipment issued a recall for several models of its leaf blowers and vacuums over concerns the devices could pose a laceration hazard.
The recall involves about 57,000 Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums that were sold in the U.S. and around 950 that were sold in Canada.
DR Power Equipment said it is concerned pieces from the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums could come loose inside them and be ejected, creating a laceration hazard for both users and bystanders.
The power systems company has received 22 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums, according to the leaf blowers recall.
Consumers advised to immediately stop using recalled leaf blowers, vacuums
Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums and get in touch with DR Power Equipment to receive a free dealer-installed repair.
The recalled leaf blowers and vacuums were sold on the company’s website and nationwide at independent power equipment stores from September 2014 through January 2024 for between $1,300 and $4,000.
Individuals with more questions about the recall can contact DR Power Equipment directly by phone at 877-221-4038, via email or through the company’s website.
In a previous recall involving garden tools, American Honda Motor Co. issued a recall for about 391,800 lawnmowers and pressure washer engines in September 2023 over concerns they may have been equipped with defective camshafts that could cause their starter ropes to suddenly retract when pulled.
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